Change in Saudi foreign policy: case study of using military intervention

Alkahtani, Sultan Muidh (2022) Change in Saudi foreign policy: case study of using military intervention. Doctoral thesis, Northern Arizona University.

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Abstract

Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s leadership, Saudi Arabia launched a military intervention in Yemen in March 2015. This intervention was a response to the takeover of the Yemeni government by the Houthi militia and the ousting of the elected president. The intervention has generated debate on Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy under Crown Prince Mohammed since, in its history, the nation has never engaged in direct conflict with its neighbors. Indeed, past leaders have remained faithful to the Kingdom’s foreign policy practices of promoting the unity of Arab nations, improving the nation’s economy through good trade relations, and promoting security stability in the region. Consequently, this study aims to investigate the reasons behind the decision to use military intervention in Yemen and the possible consequences for the future of Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy. The research question of interest is: “why is there a change in Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy from King Abdullah to Crown Prince Mohammed, as evidenced by the military intervention in Yemen?” A case study approach is the selected methodology for the study. Data will be gathered from both primary and secondary sources, and an interpretive analysis will follow to establish the reasons behind the intervention and its consequences.

Item Type:	Thesis (Doctoral)
Publisher’s Statement:	© Copyright is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the Cline Library, Northern Arizona University. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author.
Keywords:	Saudi Arabia; Yemen; Mohammed bi9n Salman; Foreign policy; Military intervention;
Subjects:	J Political Science > JZ International relations
NAU Depositing Author Academic Status:	Student
Department/Unit:	Graduate College > Theses and Dissertations College of Arts and Letters > History
Date Deposited:	07 Jun 2023 17:16
Last Modified:	07 Jun 2023 17:16
URI:	https://openknowledge.nau.edu/id/eprint/5982

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