How is Saudi Arabia influencing Red Sea regional conflicts?

This article examines the role of Saudi Arabia in the ongoing conflict in Sudan and broader regional security tensions in the Red Sea. Following the outbreak of war in Sudan on April 15, 2023, between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Riyadh positioned itself as a neutral mediator. However, as the fighting persisted, the article explores growing questions regarding Saudi Arabia's true stance and its influence over the warring parties. It analyzes how the kingdom's foreign policy navigates regional instability to protect its strategic interests.