Aziz Alghashian

Aziz Alghashian is a Saudi researcher and SEPAD and CARPO Fellow who closely tracks and analyzes Saudi foreign policy. He obtained a PhD from the University of Essex in 2019 where he taught International Relations, and Politics and Middle Eastern Studies. Currently, his research focuses on Saudi policy towards Israel, and Arab-Israeli relations. On Twitter/X: @AzizAlghashian

Gulf | Mar 31, 2024

Analysis

As Netanyahu stalls, can Saudis, US internationalize peace framework?

The Biden administration is still trying to keep the prospects of Saudi-Israeli normalization alive.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jeddah on March 20, 2024. Secretary of State Blinken, who landed in Jeddah earlier on March 20 on the first leg of a regional tour that was extended to include Israel, met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan before holding talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Photo by Evelyn Hockstein / POOL / AFP) (Photo by EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Gulf | Feb 10, 2024

Analysis

What does Saudi Arabia’s position on Palestinian state signal to US, Israel?

The kingdom's statement released on Wednesday attempts to send multiple messages, some directed at Saudi Arabia's internal public opinion, others to the Biden administration and Netanyahu government.

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As Netanyahu stalls, can Saudis, US internationalize peace framework?

What does Saudi Arabia’s position on Palestinian state signal to US, Israel?

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