The Saudis have done everything they can to steer clear of that war—a rational response to the violence and bloodshed. The Saudis have done everything they can to steer clear of that war—a rational response to the violence and bloodshed. Rather than welcoming—or at least tolerating—Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, Saudi Arabia was a vocal opponent along with Turkey, Qatar, and Arab members of the African Union. Once Trump finds a way out of the conflict, he will leave the Saudis and others to deal with the fallout. The Saudis wish they had the luxury of sealing their country off from the region’s problems, but they can’t.