Saudi-US military ties continue despite rights reset

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : This is all the more important since Saudi Arabia's recent talks with Iran are of particular interest to the region.
49% : "A range of track II processes have been ongoing for years, seeking to improve relations, but the apparent US withdrawal has seemingly prompted the kingdom to realise that it needs to have a regional security agreement comprised of those states in the region, a point long argued by Iran."
47% : Analysts say Washington's retreat has reinforced the idea that, while both Saudi Arabia and Iran aspire to leadership over both the region and the Islamic world, there is a general acceptance that hegemony is not possible.
46% : "The current situation has prompted Saudi Arabia to engage in diplomatic talks with its long-time rival Iran and to reflect on alternative sources of security beyond its traditional partners," Mabon noted.
43% : "The talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran are driven by pragmatism.
38% : The Abraham Accords was an attempt to recalibrate regional order against Iran in the face of a possible US withdrawal, but Saudi Arabia's lack of formal involvement in this agreement highlights structural impediments the kingdom still faces.
35% : Both Riyadh and Tehran face financial pressures at home, and costly adventures across the region are not as palatable as they once may have been, particularly in Iran," said Mabon.

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