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The article argues that the threats facing Saudi Arabia today—including Houthi attacks on cities and vital civilian infrastructure—are part of a broader set of challenges in which domestic, regional, and international considerations have been intertwined throughout history. It surveys crises dating back to the reign of King Abdulaziz, through the events of the 1960s and the 1990 Gulf War, and stresses that the Kingdom preserved its stability and independence of decision-making despite external pressure. It puts the cost of Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Gulf War at approximately $55 billion, while the budget deficit reached 17% of GDP in 1991. The article concludes that addressing today’s threats requires a combination of security, political, diplomatic, and economic measures, and that alliances must be managed without becoming beholden to partners’ assessments or compromising national interests and sovereignty.
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