In the midst of the unpredictable international political landscape, the Middle East is once again the focus of global attention. Saudi Arabia, a country that has traditionally played a leading role in the Arab world, has recently sparked widespread international concern over tensions with Israel. Saudi Arabia joined other Middle Eastern countries in calling for sanctions against Israel, a move that is rare in history and demonstrates Saudi Arabia's influence in regional politics.
However, U.S. involvement quickly changed the rules of the game. According to reports, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has made a request to Saudi Arabia, which is undoubtedly a huge pressure on Saudi Arabia. Speaking at an event in the Financial Times weekend magazine, Sullivan said the United States would not sign a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia if it did not agree to normalize relations with Israel. This obvious threat puts Saudi Arabia in a dilemma.
If Saudi Arabia agrees to the U.S. demands, it could lose its leadership in the Muslim world, and could even provoke a nationalist backlash at home, posing a threat to the royal family. And if it does not agree, Saudi Arabia will face pressure from the United States, and there may even be another social unrest similar to the "Arab Spring". Against this backdrop, Saudi Arabia's choice is particularly difficult.
This move by the United States seems to be promoting the peace process in the Middle East, but in fact it is an expression of power. It is not only putting pressure on the Saudis, but also testing Saudi loyalty to U.S. policy. This is undoubtedly kidnapping Saudi Arabia's policy choices and forcing it to choose between the interests of the United States and the public opinion of the Arab world.
Saudi Arabia's current situation reflects the question of how a country can find a balance between power politics and international obligations. As a social psychologist, we can see that this stress and uncertainty has a profound effect on the psychological state of the Saudi leadership. In this context, the Saudi leadership needs to deeply understand the psychological needs at home and abroad, while looking for a strategy that can both safeguard national interests and gain popular support.
We hope that Saudi Arabia will remember the old adage that "the righteous will help the unjust, but the unjust will help little" and make decisions that are in line with the long-term interests of the country and the expectations of the people. In the chess game of international politics, every choice can have far-reaching implications for the future. Saudi Arabia's choice will not only determine its position in the Middle East, but may also become an important turning point in international relations. We expect Saudi Arabia to show wisdom and courage in fighting for a more independent and autonomous future for itself and its country.
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