West needs a balanced approach in Saudi-Iran escalation

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Series Details January 2016
Publication Date 05/01/2016
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Relations between Riyadh and Tehran have gone from terrible to non-existent. It is clear to the West that both sides have provoked further escalation in an already fragile region. It will be critical to avoid aligning too closely with either side, even if this complicates relations with traditional regional allies when they behave in problematic ways that damage Western interests. Exercising this balance will be crucial.
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