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June 20, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Relations with China and Russia, Hedging and Increasing Relative Power amidst American Disengagement from West Asia: Implications, Change and Continuity

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ARAmir Mohsen Hadian Rasanani

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This article investigates Saudi Arabia's hedging strategy to balance relations with the US and enhance regional dominance.

Key Points

  • This article aims to examine how Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy has evolved through strategic hedging with China and Russia.
  • Thematic analysis of Saudi foreign policy changes.
  • Investigation of the motivations behind hedging strategies.
  • Assessment of regional and global impacts of Saudi policy shifts.
  • Saudi Arabia is increasingly diversifying its foreign relations to balance power dynamics with the US.
  • Triangular foreign policy has emerged, focusing on China and Russia to enhance regional influence.
  • The shift shows compatibility with domestic modernization efforts under Mohammed Bin Salman.

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Amir Mohsen Hadian Rasanani (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a363326db0793dc1a539862https://doi.org/10.22059/wsps.2025.382804.1465
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