Saudi Arabia in a Multipolar World

Name: Saudi Arabia in a Multipolar World
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

This volume explores the transformation in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia with domestic, regional and global developments and how it is still trying to remain relevant in the changing times, with a slew of economic, political, cultural, military and security policy measures. It also analyses the changes in the country\u2018s dynamics in its international relations with US, China and India. > The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has established itself as the twelfth-largest economy in the world, the largest West Asian economic power, worlds largest oil producer, and a strong and capable force in international politics, particularly in the Sunni Islamic world. However, at present it is at crossroads. Should it continue as akingdom or usher in > List of Figures and Tables. Preface. Introduction. 1. Saudi Arabia: Internal Dynamics and Absorptive Capacity 2. Oil, Islam and Regime Security 3. Saudi Arabia and the United States: Disconnect or Still Old Allies? 4. Saudi-Sino Engagement: Evolving i.