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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2025)
The weakening of sectarianism in Saudi foreign policy: New paths and new challenges
Authors
Liu Linzhang
Abstract
In the complex political landscape of the
Middle East, Saudi Arabia's foreign policy has always been under scrutiny. For
a long time, sectarianism has played a certain role in Saudi Arabia's foreign
policy, but in recent years, Saudi Arabia has shown a significant tendency to
weaken sectarianism. This transformation is driven by multiple factors,
including domestic social stability, economic development needs, as well as
regional and international pressures. Saudi Arabia has been actively
implementing the weakening of sectarianism through a series of measures such as
adjusting its diplomatic philosophy, reforming religious policies, and remodel
its international image. However, this process is not without obstacles. Saudi
Arabia faces many challenges such as resistance from domestic conservative
forces, the complexity of sectarian relations in the region, and the
uncertainty of the international political environment. Saudi Arabia's efforts
to weaken sectarianism have had extensive and profound impacts on the political
landscape of the Middle East and international relations. It has brought new
opportunities for regional peace, stability, and cooperation, and also provided
a valuable example for handling the relationship between religion and politics
globally. An in-depth analysis of Saudi Arabia's policy changes, challenges,
and impacts in this process will help us gain a more comprehensive understanding
of the political dynamics in the Middle East and the role of religious factors
in international relations.
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Pages:47-50
How to cite this article:
Liu Linzhang "The weakening of sectarianism in Saudi foreign policy: New paths and new challenges". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 47-50
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