“The kingdom always plays all sides. They are masters of triangulation. It’s how they survive, but it’s expensive.”
The Saudies have a major problem with Iran and Iranian supported armies. I believe they are taking “Fracking” as a viable cover to cause major harm to Iran, Libya and Iraq as well as Russia.
Saudi Arabia has a small population and they can be easily overrun - Many of their own people do not like the Monarchy and many think that would make better dictators than the current Ruling Family