One image was enough to unravel an entire narrative. On March 26, 2026, U.S. Central Command released what appeared to be a routine military photo: a mid-air refueling operation involving a B-52 Stratofortress. But the caption told a different story...
The threat facing Saudi Arabia is no longer abstract or distant. It is explicit, mapped, and publicly signaled. When power plants are identified and accompanied by warnings such as “say goodbye to electricity,” the message is not symbolic. It...
The narrative surrounding NEOM is no longer shaped by external criticism or speculative doubt. It is now defined by internal decisions, official cancellations, and measurable financial losses. Contracts worth billions of dollars are being terminated...
In a region where power has long been measured by oil output, a quieter but far more consequential threat is emerging: water. As regional tensions escalate, the risk is no longer confined to oil facilities or military bases. It now extends to...
Nine years after Mohammed bin Salman rose to effective power in Saudi Arabia, the reality looks far removed from the early narrative of “reform and openness.” What has unfolded instead is a compressed political, economic, and social...
Over the past few years, Saudi Arabia attempted to recalibrate its relationship with Iran, shifting from open confrontation to a policy of de-escalation and diplomatic engagement. This shift was not ideological—it was strategic. Riyadh sought a more...