Saudi Arabia is still doomed to dependence on America
- Posted on July 30, 2026
- By Financial Times
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In brief
Despite efforts to diversify geopolitical alignments, Saudi Arabia remains structurally dependent on American military and economic support. Recent diplomatic tensions underscore how US strategic priorities, particularly regarding Israeli interests, constrain Riyadh's foreign policy autonomy. The kingdom's Vision 2030 modernization agenda and regional ambitions face persistent limitations when Washington's preferences diverge from Saudi Arabia's strategic interests, revealing the asymmetric nature of their partnership.
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Saudi Arabia is still doomed to dependence on America
The US president’s latest outburst reveals that Benjamin Netanyahu’s preferences continue to trump Mohammed bin Salman’s ambitions
