Saudi challenges amid regional rivalries

Saudi Arabia, hailed as the most powerful Arab country today, has undergone major political and economic reform, aspiring to diversify its markets while bolstering its military capabilities.

Nevertheless, the rivalry with the Islamic Republic of Iran has exerted a heavy price from the monarchy, forcing it into unwanted military adventures across the chaotic region.

To further discuss Saudi Arabia, I'm join here in the studio by; Prof. Hillel Frisch, Senior Researcher BESA centre; Prof. Efraim Inbar; President of the Jerusalem Institute for strategic studies; and Lt. Col. Res. Reuven Ben Shalom - Cross-cultural analyst and columnist for the Jerusalem Post. TV7 Analyst: Mr. Amir Oren.

Jerusalem Studio

The program offers the viewer deeper understanding about current events in Israel. The topics vary from domestic and foreign policy to social changes, archaelogy and religion.

The program is hosted by TV7 Israel News anchor Jonathan Hessen.

  • First broadcast: March 30, 2018, TV7 World
  • Episode number: 317
  • Duration: 30 min
  • Spoken languages:
  • English
  • Subtitles:
  • Finnish, Swedish