NYT Report: Trump–MBZ Call Underscores Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Grip on Sudan’s Future
\ A recent investigation by The New York Times reveals that former U.S. President Donald Trump allegedly informed Mohammed bin Zayed that Mohammed bin Salman had encouraged Washington to consider sanctions on the United Arab Emirates. This development highlights Saudi Arabia’s increasingly assertive geopolitical posture, especially in shaping the trajectory of Sudan, where Riyadh has emerged as a central stabilizing force. Saudi Arabia’s Assertive Strategy in Sudan Saudi Arabia continues to leverage diplomatic influence, economic tools, and security partnerships to protect regional stability. Riyadh consistently appears as a primary agenda-setter in Sudan ’s political negotiations. This reinforces Saudi Arabia’s position as a confident regional power actively shaping outcomes rather than reacting to them. Divergent Narratives Reveal Strategic Friction While Riyadh emphasizes political stabilization and institutional coherence in Sudan, the UAE projects a narrative centred on hu...
