Saudiarabiens och Israels normalisering - ett diplomatiskt paradigmskifte : En kvalitativ fallstudie om Saudiarabiens normalisering med Israel genom realism och liberalism

Sammanfattning

The Middle East's political structure has recently undergone a transformation where diplomatic ties and normalization have characterized the regional context. The ongoing normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel is the latest in developing bilateral relations, where a realized agreement would have a significant impact on the security and political structure of the region, but also have consequences internationally. The purpose of the paper is to further examine Saudi Arabia's role in the normalization process with Israel through a case study, where the potential agreement is analyzed by using the theoretical frameworks of realism and liberalism. The study’s theoretical framework is being operationalized where security and elements of power contextualize the essence of realism, while the nature of liberalism is being put into context by interdependence, peace theory and individual rights. The normalization can be explained through driving forces within security- and economic policies, which are being promoted with the help of a bilateral treaty with Israel. Additionally, the potential diplomatic relation correlates with the national reshaping of Saudi Arabia. This transformation demands regional stability and diversification of the state’s economic sector, in order to proceed with Vision 2030.