Yousef Al-Dayni

Yousef Al-Dayni

Gulf National Security Is a Need, Not a Choice

According to yesterday’s (Monday) important statements by the EU's Red Sea naval mission "Aspides,” the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion is still in flames after the Houthi attack. While it confirmed that there have been no clear signs of an oil spill so far, the attack, along with previous…

The Rise of the Militias: Will The Fast Food Approach Succeed?

The strike on the “Hezbollah al-Nujaba” militia, the wing that is most unrelenting and audacious in its refusal to be tamed by the state, was a predictable reaction given the group’s leading role in attacks on US interests in Iraq. However, the ultimate question today is whether a critical…

2023 and Saudi Arabia’s Rise

If I were to summarize the political achievements of Saudi Arabia in 2023, a very tough ask, I would sum it up in two words: “transcendence” and “sovereignty.” These two qualities were instrumental in the exceptional rise of Saudi Arabia in a year that was extremely difficult globally, in terms of…

Peace with Saudi Arabia!

American research centers and think tanks are active in examining future trends, especially the defense strategy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This comes in the wake of the interview with the Saudi Crown Prince, during which he clearly revived the issue of sovereignty, security, and defense, and…

Virtue of Neutrality: Path to Global Peace Runs Through Saudi Arabia

The city of Jeddah, known in local folklore as the "Mother of Prosperity and Hardship," has witnessed significant successes in Saudi diplomacy and its pioneering role in the Middle East region as a key and effective player with a visionary approach. From this standpoint, the 42 nations hoped to…

Transformations and Opportunities: Riyadh and a Different Middle East

Not a day goes by without Western academic, analytical, and media publications, and even the tweets and private discussions of experts, mentioning the “new” Saudi Arabia and its political repositioning. The changes underway are pivotal for the success of Vision 2030 and its architect, Crown Prince…

Identity and the Question of the Economy: A Reading of the Turkish Elections

The Turkish electorate has made its decision, and President Erdogan received 52.14% of the vote. He will begin his third term, which will leave him in office until 2028 and will be his last, as the country’s constitution does not allow for a fourth term. In discussing these elections, we cannot…

Diplomacy With a Vision: The Jeddah Summit and Questions of Supremacy!

In the many recent discussions I’ve had with journalist friends from Europe and the US, or even some from the Arab world who have not visited Saudi Arabia before, our conversations have centered around understanding the secret of Saudi Arabia’s rise. These discussions were especially focused on the…

Saudi Successes: The Future of State Logic

No discussion today prevails over the Chinese mediation and the Saudi-Iranian dialogue. There are many approaches, as well as many outstanding questions and debates about the move, even in Western discourses. As I am currently attending a conference in Berlin, I am repeatedly asked about what is…

2023... Nietzsche and the Earthquakes of Terrorism and Extremism!

The United Nations has released several reports on terrorism, extremism, and armed radicalism, which have been manifested in threats to vulnerable parts of the globe. In Africa, these groups are now recruiting once again, with terrorist movements and armed organizations that have adopted new…