Turbulence in the Desert: Unveiling the Inevitable Collapse of Saudi Arabia

 

  • A senior member of the Saudi royal family warns of impending collapse due to leadership problems.
  • Saudi Arabia heavily depends on oil exports for revenue, but its spare oil production capacity is declining.
  • A study predicts a peak in Saudi oil production by 2028, leading to declining exports and revenues.
  • The nation's energy consumption is rising due to population growth, reducing oil available for exports.
  • Efforts to invest in renewable energy to curb domestic demand have faced delays and financial strain.
  • Saudi Arabia's strategy to keep oil prices low has strained its finances and depleted its reserves.
  • Rising poverty, unemployment, and climate change impacts contribute to domestic unrest.
  • The country's vulnerability to climate change threatens water scarcity and food security.
  • Water-intensive desalination, reliant on oil, faces challenges as oil exports decline.
  • Similar patterns of state failure in neighboring countries stemmed from declining state power and climate-induced challenges.
  • Saudi Arabia's pursuit of geopolitical dominance and petro-dominance may exacerbate its crisis.
  • Deep-rooted structural realities point to an inevitable protracted state failure within a decade.