Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/316080 
Year of Publication: 
2023
Citation: 
[Journal:] Review of Economics and Political Science (REPS) [ISSN:] 2631-3561 [Volume:] 8 [Issue:] 3 [Year:] 2023 [Pages:] 208-225
Publisher: 
Emerald, Bingley
Abstract: 
Purpose - This paper aims to explore to what extent can the Saudi-US alliance endure, given the several challenges it has faced over the past decade. Using a conceptual framework from the alliance theory, the paper will trace the historical evolution of the alliance between the two countries, then will identify some of the challenges that have faced the alliance on both the regional and bilateral levels, and finally will assess the impact of these challenges on the resilience of the Saudi-US alliance. Design/methodology/approach - This paper will use the alliance theory literature to analyze the challenges and the resilience of the Saudi-US relations. Findings - The Saudi-US alliance has encountered several challenges in the past decade such as the Arab spring, the Iranian nuclear deal and the Civil War in Syria and Yemen. However, this alliance proved to be resilient, and the strategic partnership between the two countries managed to overcome these challenges. Originality/value - The importance of this paper stems from the fact that the USA and the Saudi Arabia are two pivotal countries, and their relationship affects regional and international dynamics. The paper contributes to the literature on the Saudi-US bilateral relations as well as their views on recent regional issues such as the Arab Spring, the civil war in Yemen and Syria. Assessing the limits and potentials of the alliance between the two countries could also help us understand the future of regional developments in the Middle East.
Subjects: 
Alliance
Economic cooperation
Khashoggi
Saudi Arabia
Security and military cooperation
The United States
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