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POLITYKA ZAGRANICZNA KRÓLESTWA ARABII SAUDYJSKIEJ
THE FOREIGN POLICY KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Author(s): Michał Hyra
Subject(s): Politics, Geography, Regional studies, International relations/trade, Geopolitics
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Geopolityczne
Keywords: Gulf States; Iran; Middle East; Saudi Arabia;

Summary/Abstract: This article presents the foreign policy of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi foreign policy is described in the form of four circles. The first is the Gulf states. The next circle is the Arab states. In the third circle are Islamic states. The last is overbooked for relations with world powers. Saudi Arabia leads a very active foreign policy. There is no conflict in the Middle East, in which Saudis are not in any way involved. The main objective of the action is to limit the influence of Iran, which is seen by Riyadh as the greatest threat. In addition, Saudi Arabia aspires to a leadership role in the Middle East. The article discusses the main directions of Saudi foreign policy. It also presents the effects, which are not always beneficial to Saudi Arabia.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 13
  • Page Range: 121-136
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish