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Why won't Saudi Arabia change?

Despite international condemnation, Saudi Arabia's vast oil wealth and strategic importance allow it to largely resist external pressure on its human rights record. Key allies often prioritise economic and security ties over human rights concerns, limiting the effectiveness of diplomatic interventions. This enables the kingdom to maintain its current judicial practices.

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