The United States’ alignment with Saudi Arabia fueled its…
““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””
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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
Consider geopolitical costs of alliances
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- Strategic alliances can backfire and fuel extremism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- cautious
- serious
How do alliances affect global stability?;What alternatives exist?