The impact of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 on the countries of the Resistance Axis

Objectives: Saudi Arabia’s leadership, spearheaded by Mohammed bin Salman, has unveiled an ambitious Vision 2030 aimed at diversifying the economy beyond oil and fostering comprehensive societal change. This study aims to analyze the various facets of this vision and assess its potential implications for the Resistance Axis.Methodology: This applied, exploratory study employs an inductive, qualitative approach. Data were collected through a combination of library research and expert interviews. Thematic analysis and the future wheel method were utilized to examine the impact of Saudi Vision 2030 on the Resistance Axis countries.Findings: The findings suggest that Saudi Arabia has the potential to achieve the objectives outlined in Vision 2030. Realizing these goals would yield political, economic, geostrategic, and geo-cultural benefits that could influence Resistance Axis countries in the economic, political, media, cultural, and military domains.Conclusions: To counter the challenges posed by the realization of Saudi Vision 2030, Resistance Axis countries must adopt appropriate strategies and foster greater cooperation. These countries can advance their shared objectives and mitigate vulnerabilities to Saudi influence by strengthening economic and cultural convergence and reinforcing political ties