The First Year of Saudi Кing Salman’s Rule: Some Outcomes

Международная аналитика

Yu. N. Zinin¹ 

[1] Institute of International Studies MGIMO-University;

关键词: saudi arabia;    king salman;    prince mohammed;    riaydh;    iran;    syria;    arab spring;    shiites. sunnis;    islam;    isil;   

DOI  :  10.46272/2587-8476-2016-0-2-57-66

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The article centers around some outcomes of the rule of Saudi king Salman who ascended the throne in January of2015 after the demise of his brother, Crown Prince Abdallah. The present economic situation is outlined in broad terms in light of worldwide fall of hydrocarbons prices through 2015 and their stabilization in 2016. The author analyses foreign performance of the royal supreme authority, its motifs and declared targets. It is emphasized that amid the consequences of Arab spring Riaydh is seeking to come to the front position in the region. The article deals with Saudi policy towards Iran, Yemen, events in Syria, and the development of SaudiAmerican relations which nowadays are exposed to the criticism from the both sides.

【 授权许可】

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