OFFENSIVE MISSILES Saudi Arabia Missile Capabilities and Regional Escalation — Part One HENRY SOKOLSKI 1 111326

1954 AUGUST

Saudi Arabia Missile Capabilities and Regional Escalation — Part One

Henry Sokolski explains that Saudi Arabia seeks advanced Chinese ballistic missiles and domestic nuclear capabilities to counter persistent Iranian missile threats. Offense-dominant warfare and vulnerability to Houthi strikes drive Riyadhtoward independent military deterrence, raising severe proliferation concerns for international policymakers and the US Congress. (13)