Is Saudi military too powerful for conventional wars?

First of all, Saudi sophisticated military arsenal is suitable for fighting conventional wars and not deterrence of asymmetrical attacks and proxy wars. Many suggest that Saudi military is simply too large but inadequately organised and with personnel who have received insufficient training.

Can Saudi Arabia break the stalemate in the Arab Revolution?

Saudi Arabia is the most significant player in determining the future of the Arab revolutions. There are two ways to break this stalemate: replace Saudi regional hegemony, or change the regime controlling it. Mosa’ab Elshamy/AP/Press Association.

What are the results of the Houthi assaults on Saudi Arabia?

Assaults should not come as a surprise, as it was just a matter of time, when, how and where the Houthis would strike. However, the results of these attacks are more than staggering, as they reveal the incompetence of Saudi military structures and the inability of the kingdom to protect its core infrastructure and defend its troops and territory.

What are the challenges of Saudi Arabia’s Defence?

Defence analysts suggest that recent attacks have revealed multilayer structural and organisational problems in the kingdom’s defence. First of all, Saudi sophisticated military arsenal is suitable for fighting conventional wars and not deterrence of asymmetrical attacks and proxy wars.

How does Saudi Arabia’s military rank among the world’s top countries?

Saudi Arabia ranks among the top five nations in the world in government spending for its military, representing about 9\% of GDP in 2013. Its modern, high-technology arsenal makes Saudi Arabia among the world’s most densely armed nations, with its military equipment being supplied primarily by the United States, France, and Britain.

Why is Saudi Arabia not involved in the Yemen war?

As Saudi Arabia has not deployed many troops in Yemen, many presume that Saudis also lack logistical equipment and the experience needed to undertake such a complex task. Recent Houthi attacks clearly suggest that Saudi ground troops would suffer great casualties, and many doubt their ability to effectively perform large scale combat operations.