The Gulf states’ power play: Balancing between superpowers | Mapped Out

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are projecting a new confidence. And it no longer just has to do with oil. They are trying to shake off old dependencies and forge new alliances. It's a delicate balancing act that places them between the US and China —- and at the center of a changing world.

CHAPTERS: 00:00 A new confidence 04:21 Oil vs. Security 07:17 Goodbye US? 8:58 New partners, new power? 12:09 Conclusion

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