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Editorial: Economic statecraft is Saudi Arabia’s quiet superpower
Deposits, aid, and investment are faster than tank divisions for shaping alignment—but they breed resentment when partners feel bought, not respected.
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Opinion: Execution counts are a foreign-policy metric, not only a moral one
When European and Asian capitals negotiate extradition with Riyadh, death-penalty law shapes the entire relationship.
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Opinion: Stadiums and scorecards cannot replace press freedom
Saudi Arabia’s sports empire buys attention; it does not automatically buy trust.
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Opinion: After the US umbrella debate, middle powers build their own ladders
Saudi–Pakistan defence ties and Turkey’s parallel outreach are not accidental; they are insurance against a distracted Washington.