Saudi Arabia Is Returning as a Regional Security Leader
Military commanders from 12 countries met in Saudi Arabia to discuss protecting freedom of navigation through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, as Riyadh pushes to build an international coalition against Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping.
After years of prioritizing détente with Iran and pursuing diplomacy in Yemen, Riyadh is now bringing together multiple countries to address growing security threats in the Red Sea. The move suggests Saudi Arabia is no longer focused solely on defending its own interests but is seeking to restore its role as the leading security power in the Arab world.
If this coalition expands and becomes operational, it could mark the beginning of a new regional security architecture in the Red Sea. With Iran weakened, the Houthis may soon face pressure from a multinational coalition rather than Saudi Arabia alone.
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