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Like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Saudi-Iranian rivalry has always been perceived as central to the cause of regional peace and security. But is it, really? Could the decision by Riyadh and Tehran to restore their diplomatic relations, with Beijing’s help, contribute to real stability in the Middle East? It is foolish to argue against political negotiations between
If played well, security is the United States' trump card in stabilizing relations with its Gulf partners and competing with China for regional influence. In a just-released report, Middle East scholar and former Pentagon official Bilal Y. Saab argued that security entails far more than arms sales and defining the parameters of US security guarantees.