Saudi Arabia
Coverage portrayed Saudi Arabia as caught between intensified regional attacks and substantial oil-export adaptability. The East-West pipeline’s disruption threatened a key bypass for Hormuz and European diesel supplies 31, but several analysts said Riyadh restored or redirected exports through Hormuz and other routes 273448. Views diverged sharply over whether the war was financially advantageous: Robin Brooks called Saudi Arabia the major beneficiary through higher oil revenue 7, while other commentary described a strategic and financial crisis 3546.
Where the voices land
All voices 4 voices4 worsening
Sharply worsening
- RJRory JohnstonSharply worsening Saudi Arabia has lost roughly 3.5 MMbpd of Red Sea export capacity for the next month and a half, a serious hit to its export position. “Saudi Arabia has lost ~3.5 MMbpd of export capacity out its Red Sea coast for the next month and a half” Open the post For context, if we get half capacity East-West p… · 16 Sept
- ABArnaud BertrandSharply worsening Saudi Arabia is being badly hurt on every dimension and is not structurally built to survive this, unlike Iran. “unlike Iran, Saudi Arabia isn't structurally built to survive this” Open the post The Saudis confirm the attack on their pipeline … · 12 Sept
Worsening
- EVEvanWorsening Evan expects Saudi Arabia to end up accommodating Houthi control after its appeals for US intervention fail, with Houthi pressure on the kingdom preserved. “Saudi appeals for American intervention was merely a stunt to prepare the public explanation for eventual accommodation” Open the post Six days after my initial assessment, the Houthi… · 19 Sept
- MEMichael EveryWorsening Saudi Arabia is unable to stop the Houthis from shutting the Bab-el-Mandeb, so its position is deteriorating. “If 🇸🇦 can’t stop the Houthis shutting Bab-el-Mandeb” Open the post If 🇸🇦 can’t stop the Houthis shutting Bab-el-M… · 11 Sept
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Risk 3 voices← rising · easing →1 rising2 easing
Risk rising
- AHAlex HodesRisk rising Attacks on the East-West pipeline and Yanbu port in Saudi Arabia cut a large diesel supplier to Europe. ▶ 3:02 US Makes More Diesel Than It Uses Yet Prices Hit… · 23 Sept
Risk easing
- RBRobin BrooksRisk easing The loss of the 4 mb/d East-West pipeline flow is an extreme scenario that is already being fixed, so the risk is easing. “That's obviously an extreme scenario, since work is already ongoing to get the pipeline back up and running.” Open the post Brent at $110 prices a permanent loss in the 4 m… · 14 Sept
- AAAnas AlhajjiRisk easing Alhajji dismisses the idea that the Houthis can strike Saudi East-West pipeline pumping stations, implying the threat to Saudi infrastructure is smaller than feared. “If you think the Houthis can hit the Saudi East-West pipeline pumping stations, think again.” Open the post ♦️If you think the Houthis can hit the Saudi Eas… · 10 Sept
Policy 1 voice← against · for →1 for
For
- EVEvanFor Saudi Arabia could accept Houthi territorial gains if it gets enforceable protection for its borders, ports and exports. “Saudi Arabia could accept Houthi territorial gains if the return includes enforceable protection for its borders, ports, and exports.” Open the post On the Yemen matter. • This Houthi expansion I… · 12 Sept
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- Anas Alhajji 55 mentions
- Bloomberg 54 mentions
- Walter Bloomberg 41 mentions
- Rory Johnston 28 mentions
- Robin Brooks 26 mentions
- Amena Bakr 25 mentions
- Javier Blas 23 mentions
- Michael Every 23 mentions
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