Between Mohammad bin Salman and Mohammad bin Zayed, tensions have crystallized around OPEC+, divergent geopolitical interests, and the fierce economic competition between their two countries. (Credit: Montage by Guilhem Dorandeu/with AFP photos)
Riyadh emerges victorious from the battle, but the war is likely far from over. By publicly displaying its disagreement with Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia revealed the critical stage reached in the geopolitical rivalry between the two Gulf powers. Early on Tuesday morning, the Saudi Air Force carried out an unusual military operation at the Yemeni port of al-Mukalla — resulting in no casualties — destroying a shipment of weapons coming from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) intended for Yemen’s separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC).A few hours later, a statement resembling a warning was issued by the Saudi Foreign Affairs Ministry: “The Kingdom stresses that any threat to its national security is a red line and will not hesitate to take all necessary steps and measures to confront and neutralize any such threat.” The statement accused...
Riyadh emerges victorious from the battle, but the war is likely far from over. By publicly displaying its disagreement with Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia revealed the critical stage reached in the geopolitical rivalry between the two Gulf powers. Early on Tuesday morning, the Saudi Air Force carried out an unusual military operation at the Yemeni port of al-Mukalla — resulting in no casualties — destroying a shipment of weapons coming from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) intended for Yemen’s separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC).A few hours later, a statement resembling a warning was issued by the Saudi Foreign Affairs Ministry: “The Kingdom stresses that any threat to its national security is a red line and will not hesitate to take all necessary steps and measures to confront and neutralize any such threat.” The statement...
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