Megaprojects as an integral part of Saudi Arabia's economic diplomacy
https://doi.org/10.37493/2307-910X.2023.4.25
Abstract
Interstate relations at the present stage require the use of the widest possible foreign policy tools. In the context of the actualization of the geo-economic factor in modern world politics, the role of economic diplomacy draws special attention. Currently, this area is considered as one of the priorities by the majority of countries in the world. In this context, the states of the Middle East are no exception. At the same time, the Arabian monarchies are the most active on this diplomatic track, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which uses its significant economic potential to achieve its own foreign policy interests. An integral part of such a strategy is the implementation of economic and infrastructure megaprojects. Thus, the purpose of this article is to analyze Saudi Arabia's use of its major projects as a tool of economic diplomacy.
About the Authors
D. A. Mirgorod
Pyatigorsk State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Denis A. Mirgorod – PhD in Political Science, Head of the Chair of Oriental Languages and Cultures, Professor of the Department of International Relations, Political Science and World Economy
Pyatigorsk, 357532, +79624900512
S. I. Linets
Pyatigorsk State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey I. Linets – Dr. Sci. (Hist.), Professor, Professor of the Department of Historical and SocioPhilosophical Disciplines, Oriental Studies and Theology
9, Kalinin Avenue, Pyatigorsk, 357532, 89283765021
Yu. Y. Klychnikov
Pyatigorsk State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yuri Y. Klychnikov – Dr. Sci. (Hist.), Professor, Professor of the Department of Historical and Socio-Philosophical Disciplines, Oriental Studies and Theology
9, Kalinin Avenue, Pyatigorsk, 357532, +79283765021
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Mirgorod D.A., Linets S.I., Klychnikov Yu.Y. Megaprojects as an integral part of Saudi Arabia's economic diplomacy. Modern Science and Innovations. 2023;(4):206-211. https://doi.org/10.37493/2307-910X.2023.4.25
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