The June 1967 war was a decisive turning point for Saudi Arabia, its foreign policy, and its relations with the United States. Led by King Faysal bin Abdelaziz al Saud, the kingdom pivoted from being on the defense in the Arab Cold War—which pitted the pro-West monarchies against the pro-Soviet republics—to becoming a leader of … Continue reading How the 1967 War dramatically re-oriented Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy