Croft: Saudi Arabia is very focused on securing the diplomatic lead in the Middle East
RBC's Helima Croft discusses how Saudi Arabia is trying to expand its role as a diplomat in the Middle East, as China and Russia are vying for influence with the U.S. in the region.
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### Response: RBC's Helima Croft discusses how Saudi Arabia is trying to expand its role as a diplomat in the Middle East, as China and Russia are vying for influence with the U.S. in the region.