| ID | 146267 |
| Title Proper | Saudi imperial overreach? |
| Other Title Information | why Riyadh's positions are weakening |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kumaraswamy, Polur Raman |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Regional tension following the Saudi hanging of dissident Shia cleric Nimr Baqir al-Nimr on charges of sedition and incitement comes at a time when Riyadh's regional influence is waning. Through a series of ambitious but ill-advised policy choices and external interventions, the ruling al-Saud family has over-stretched its capabilities and resources and in the process squandered its regional position and influence. While the Saudi concerns vis-à-vis Iran and its hegemonic ambitions both before and after the nuclear deal are understandable, the manner in which Riyadh sought to mitigate these challenges indicates a lack of foresight and strategic thinking.
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| `In' analytical Note | Russia in Global Affairs Vol. 14, No.2; Apr-Jun 2016: p.152-166 |
| Journal Source | Russia in Global Affairs 2016-04 14, 2 |
| Key Words | Un Security Council ; Islamism ; Saudi Imperial Overreach ; Riyadh's Positions ; Saudi Power |