During King Salman's reign, there have been significant changes in Saudi Arabia's internal and external policies. The changes are undoubtedly visible. There are various judicial analyzes about whether Saudi Arabia is really going to change.
Three years ago, after the death of Abdullah Abdullah, Salman ascended the throne of Saudi Arabia as his successor. Sitting on the throne, he changed the key positions. The nephew Mohammad bin Nayef was made the Crown Prince, the next successor of the dynasty. And son Mohammad bin Salman was made the Deputy Crown Prince. He was given the post of defense minister.
Salman was already preparing his favorite son. Accordingly, in June of this year, King announces his 31-year-old son as Crown Prince or Prince. The nephew removed Naik from the post of a successor. Through this step, King's power concentrated in his own hands.
Young Defense Minister Mohammad bin Salman plays an important role in Saudi Arabia's change. In March 2015, the Saudi-led military alliance began air strikes against Hutu rebels and their allies in Yemen. Mohammad bin Salman is in charge of this operation. Saudi Arabia has been criticized for its massive deaths in civilian airstrikes in Yemen. But Riyadh is not listening to this criticism. Saudi Arabia's role in the crisis in Yemen indicates more aggressive policies of Riyadh.
When everyone is inclined to understand the mind of the US President Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia shows the world one game. In May 2010, Trump went to Saudi Arabia on his first foreign trip. The choice of Saudi Arabia for the first trip abroad of the trump is a major diplomatic victory for Riyadh. Mohammed bin Salman was instrumental in organizing this trip to Trump. During the trip to Saudi Arabia, a deal worth $ 100 million was signed between Washington and Riyadh. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia also has a deal worth $ 110 billion in the US. After this tour, a new Saudi Arabia has emerged on the world stage. They explained the importance of the world to the world.
Saudi Arabia seems to be quite active nowadays to strengthen its position as a regional power. Especially the Riyadh has been trying all sorts of efforts to seize the opponents of Iran and its allies. Saudi Arabia has a military and regional alliance to make its own party heavy. In June, Saudi Arabia and its ally countries intersect with diplomatic relations with Qatar. They accused Qatar of being behind terrorism and being close to Iran. They imposed economic sanctions against Qatar. Saudi Arabia closes communication with grounds, ships and airways with Qatar The Saudi alliance has denied the allegations made by Doha. The step to ebbing Qatar is part of efforts to establish Saudi Arabia's dominance in the Arab world.
Saudi Arabia can understand that it is very well understood that it can not be carried out with oil for a long time. From this point of view, in April 2016, the Saudi government approves a major economic reform plan. Mohan bin Salman is behind this master plan named 'Vision 2030'. The goal of the master plan is to bring diversity in the oil-based economy of the country. Reducing dependency on oil revenue. Good job creation in other sectors outside of oil. The privatization of state oil company Saudi Aramco is also part of this master plan. If implemented 'Vision 2030', there will be significant changes in the Saudi economy.
The recent decisions of conservative Saudi Arabia on women's rights have surprised everyone by surprise. In December 2015, Saudi Arabia gives women the chance to become women candidates and voters for the first time. Last month, Saudi King issued an order allowing women to drive. The order will be effective in June 2016. This month, students of Saudi Arabia's college-university have been allowed to use mobile phones. Apart from this, women are allowed to enter the country for the first time in a stadium recently. These movements of Saudi Arabia show some flexibility in the country's strict policy regarding women's rights.
Saudi Arabia's old wife is very old with the US Riyadh was relying on Washington for so many days on various issues including military help. Now the shift in Riyadh's Washington-dependent policy is noticeable. Saudi rivals turn toward Russian rivals Russia Riyadh is walking on friendship with long-time friendship with Moscow. Saudi King visited Russia earlier this month. This is the first Saudi king to go to Russia on state tour. Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement to buy arms from Russia during the King's visit. The energy agreement between the two countries has also been done. King Salman's visit to Russia is described as 'historic' His visit to Moscow is a new outlook for Russia in relation to Russia. At the same time, the policy of a message-read is changing for the tourists and others including Washington.
Saiful Sameen on AFP, Reuters and BBC Online