Saudi Arabia is reevaluating its stance on Iran, citing growing insecurity in the region. This shift in strategy suggests a move away from de-escalation and towards a more assertive approach, driven by the persistence of attacks on critical infrastructure.

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Natasha Lindstaedt, Author, Professor of Government at the University of Essex. The unfolding conflict reveals a profound shift in Gulf strategic thinking, Professor Lindstaedt argues, driven less by ideological ambition than by accumulated insecurity. What began as a strong preference for de-escalation has gradually given way to a more hard-edged assessment of regional realities. The persistence of attacks, particularly on critical infrastructure, has reinforc...