Romulus HÂLDAN The Naval Forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are in front of the most extensive modernization in over 50 years of existence and the options that will be validated will set up its definitive status of modern naval power and, why not, major naval power, which will have a very … [Read more...]
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Foreign Fighters
Raluca COŞEA Intelligence officials from the United States and Europe look at the terrorist threat with concerning eyes, more frequent than ever. The terrorist tentacles, as a result of the Iraqi war and the Syrian crisis, will capture both Europe and the USA as an extremely violent tsunami. All … [Read more...]
The Principal Steps Taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Combat Terrorism, the Financing of Terrorism and Money Laudering
Abdullah F. ANSARY On many occasions the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has emphatically denounced and condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The Kingdom has played an effective and active role in maintaining security and opposing the phenomenon of terrorism and has taken numerous … [Read more...]
The Bucharest – Riyādh Axis – Cooperation and Development Towards a Stable Regional Environment
Răzvan MUNTEANU, Dragoș TÂRNOVEANU The underlying text analyzes the benefits of a functional Bucharest - Riyādh axis from at least two perspectives: security and economy, thus bringing forth the common values and objectives of the two states. Diplomacy has always been a strong point for the … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia and Romania – Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow – Scattered Thoughts, Paradoxes and Realities of the Bilateral Relations –
Isam MAHGOUB In 1999 I accompanied, as translator, the first Saudi Parliamentary delegation that visited Romania, led by Sheikh Muhammad Ibrahim Al Jubeiri, the President of the Shura Council, at that time. Once, upon his request, I talked to him about the Romanian-Arabic relations, also touching … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia’s Role in the Islamic World
Saud AL TAMAMY Analysts tend to describe Saudi foreign policy as a typical pragmatic and realist one, based on Westphalian doctrines. This is evident when anyone observes the kingdom's international relations. Saudi Arabia is signatory of the United Nations charter and a founding member, an active … [Read more...]
Saudi Foreign Policy: the Arab Dimension
Saleh Abdullah AL RAJHI The policy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has well established values and principles of which the Kingdom strictly adheres to. As a result the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia focuses essentially on the Gulf region as priority as part of the bigger cycle which is the Arab region, and … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia, a New King, a New Beginning
Anghel ANDREESCU, Nicolae RADU The instability in the Middle East, the escalation of the differences in opinions within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), whose members are Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar. Certainly, the instability in the Middle East does … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia on the Global Level: Responsibilities and Commitments
Abdullah ALOTAIBI When people ask about Saudi Arabia, the first thing they cite is oil. This exclusive equation of Saudi Arabia and oil is mistaken. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a major Middle East Power that plays a significant role on the international arena, a role that does not emanate solely … [Read more...]
The Kingdom of The Saudi Family
Geoffrey COOK The constant with Saudi Arabia is that it is an economic giant, but because of its demographics, although their military forces are well-equipped and professional, they are too diminutive in manpower in comparison to the Kingdom’s worldwide economic importance to protect the country … [Read more...]