ewennberg19
Dec 4, 2017

Saudi Arabia-Iran Proxy War

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Alan Gao
Dec 5, 2017

Thanks for the great video -- it was very informative and a great summary on a lot of the key events unfolding in the middle east! The growing rivalry is certainly concerning, especially regarding the stability in the region. I wonder if Saudi Arabia's recent reforms are an attempt to appeal to Western countries in order to secure aid. It's certainly done it before with the US, and could its recent opening of relations with Israel (http://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/New-Allies-Israel-and-Saudi-Arabia-513467) indicate a shift in Saudi policy that will allow it to secure military aid to gain control over the middle east once and for all?

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