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“The United States’ alignment with Saudi Arabia fueled its power in the region and throughout the Islamic world—threatening Israel and the West—and left the United States on hostile terms with Iran and its key regional ally, Syria. In fact, the arsenals of the aforementioned Arab nations are now…” quote by Kerry Patton
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““The United States’ alignment with Saudi Arabia fueled its power in the region and throughout the Islamic world—threatening Israel and the West—and left the United States on hostile terms with Iran and its key regional ally, Syria. In fact, the arsenals of the aforementioned Arab nations are now largely comprised of U.S.-manufactured armaments, which can often be found in the hands of Islamic terrorists whom we fight today.24””

Kerry Patton

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U.S. ties with Saudi Arabia bolster regional power but create hostility with Iran and allies

In simple terms: Alliances shape power and conflict

Key Takeaway

Consider geopolitical costs of alliances

Themes

politics alliances conflict

Mood

political analytical

Type

Arabia:1 Israel:1 Saudi:1 Saudi arabia:1 Iran Key:1 Alignment Saudi:1

When to use this quote

  • Strategic alliances can backfire and fuel extremism

Key Concepts

Middle East policy regional power terrorism funding

Questions to Reflect On

  • cautious
  • serious
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