Since the Camp David agreement of September 1978 and Egypt–Israel peace treaty of March 1979, arms flows into West Asia have been stepped up and new alignment of forces has taken place. Thus, the US has gained in influence over Egypt and this, in turn, has released new forces in the region. The Soviets too have attempted to make effective use of the developing relationship between Egypt and the United States to enlarge their own influence in the area.
Saudi-Israeli Rendezvous: Does it indicate a Policy Change?
It is early days to speculate on the likely outcome and possible trajectory in Saudi-Israeli engagement, but Eshki’s visit has so far been the clearest indication of Saudi willingness to engage with the Jewish state.