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In an era of unprecedented global turbulence, Arab and Islamic nations face a critical imperative: deeper integration to forge comprehensive security. This concept must extend beyond military might to include economic, food, water, energy, cyber and information security, alongside unwavering political independence.
Saudi Arabia has emerged as a pivotal leader and security guarantor in the Gulf and Horn of Africa. Regional stability is indispensable for realizing Vision 2030 amid volatile international dynamics.
The world is witnessing profound political, economic and military shifts and conflict, which signal the decline of the old unipolar system and the ascent of multipolarity. The US is recalibrating its global role, prioritizing national interests while seeking to reform institutions to better align with itself and its allies. Russia pushes boundaries through territorial assertions, China expands economic dominance and influence and Europe confronts perceived US disengagement, compelled to pursue greater strategic autonomy, bolster defense spending and accept sacrifices after decades of reliance on the American security umbrella.
This month’s Munich Security Conference, themed “Under Destruction,” starkly reflected fractures in the international order. The accompanying Munich Security Report described a shift to “wrecking-ball politics,” where destructive forces prevail over reform, multilateralism erodes and divisions among major powers deepen. The report concluded that the US-led post-1945 order is now actively being destroyed.
