“This is likely the beginning of a new era of Saudi diplomacy, and it will mean much more work for the Saudis. Like most diplomacy, many of its wins are likely to be partial. But to a degree unseen in decades, the Saudis are stepping out on their own.”

Jon Alterman, SVP and Director of the Middle East Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Saudi Arabia Steps Out  [CSIS]