Turkish-Saudi transport corridor gains momentum

When it comes to developments in the Middle East, we often hear the phrase “geography is destiny.” This popular phrase, which is most commonly attributed to Ibn Khaldun, means that geography influences both the rise and decline of a state and its society’s development trajectory. For the Middle East, this phrase is often used with negative connotations. Geography cannot change; therefore, it is certain that countries in the Middle East will remain central to one another’s strategic calculations.

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