From Securitization to National Rebranding: Saudi–Muslim Brotherhood Relations since 2010

This article examines the effect of domestic and regional political dynamics on Saudi Arabia’s stance toward the Muslim Brotherhood and the Sahwa movement. The article utilizes official narratives to reflect on how Saudi Arabia has oscillated between securitization and national rebranding, particularly under the rule of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Findings show that Saudi Arabia’s use of co-optation and securitization against the Brotherhood contributes to its diminishing influence across the region. Changing Saudi identity and policies indicate that its ontological security is anchored in state survival after the Arab uprisings.