It's a vast desertTwice as large as France, this is the Arabian Peninsula.
However, under this yellow sand, there are countless black treasures buried - this is one of the world's largest oil fieldsIt contains infinite economic and political value.
In this seemingly barren desert, there is an empire, and there have been several shocks and wars. The resistance of armed tribes and foreign forces, the struggle for the frontiers of the new state, the comprehensive modernization of advanced and military deployments.
All this is a testament to how this empire rose from the dust and eventually "monopolized" almost the entire vast territory, which is Saudi Arabia.
Infinite black gold, vast territory, advanced **, and a vast desert containing endless oil resources have built a solid foundation for this oil kingdom.
So how did this "Lord of the Desert", located in the depths of the endless yellow sand, stand out from many competitors and finally almost monopolize such a vast territory?
And how can it be so conspicuous on the geopolitical stage of the Middle East?
The Arabian Peninsula is known as the "sea of oil".Saudi Arabia is the mainstay of this treasure land, leading the development of the oil industry throughout the Middle East with its huge oil reserves.
The Arabian Peninsula is not only rich in oil resources, but also famous as an ancient cultural country and the birthplace of civilization.
This area is vast and sparsely populated, mostly barren desert terrain. There are also more than 10 countries on the peninsula, including Yemen, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait.
Among them, Saudi Arabia is the largest country, covering about 70% of the peninsula.
Over the course of its long geological history, numerous large oil and gas reservoirs have formed on the Arabian Peninsula. A large number of oil fields are concentrated in the east and west regions, such as Ghawar and Charchani in eastern Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is a vast and sparsely populated country, and most of the country's land is located in these two oil-rich regions, thus monopolizing the lion's share of the peninsula's oil resources.
In contrast, other countries such as Yemen and Oman are on the periphery and cannot be compared to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is rich in oil reserves, and billions of tons of black gold are hidden undergroundIt has always been a geological wonder that the whole world marvels at.
With the high song of the second industrial revolution, oil has become the lifeblood of modern civilization, and Saudi Arabia is the commanding heights to control this pulse.
Relying on its own resource advantages, Saudi Arabia has successfully monopolized an important corner of the world oil market, becoming a real resource power, and playing a pivotal role in the world's energy pattern.
Saudi Arabia is not only an oil power, but also geographically dominates the Arabian Peninsula.
The country covers an area of nearly 21.5 million square kilometers, which is about 70% of the entire peninsula.
This vast land not only gives Saudi Arabia plenty of room to grow, but also makes it a key player in the geopolitical contest.
In addition to the gain of economic power,Saudi Arabia's oil wealth also makes it unique in the complex international political arena.
As the largest member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Saudi Arabia can exert a direct and far-reaching influence on the international oil price market by regulating oil extraction and export.
This has become a unique and powerful bargaining chip for Saudi Arabia at the diplomatic negotiating table, allowing it to influence the rudder of its own destiny and influence the whirlpool of world politics.
It is with this power that Saudi Arabia strives for dominance in complex international politics.
So why does Saudi Arabia stand out from the crowd and occupy 70% of the Arabian Peninsula?
In fact, Saudi Arabia's dominance was not achieved overnight, but was the result of a long period of historical changes.
The Arabian Peninsula dates back to the borders of the ancient kingdom and was the meeting place of various civilizations and dynasties.
However, in the early 7th century, the rise of Islam propelled the Arabian Peninsula to the center of history as a powerful religious center.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the history of Saudi Arabia ushered in a new turning point.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, founded by Abdul, was officially proclaimed in 1932, after which the kingdom was established as a unified state under the leadership of Abdul-Rahman bin Faisal.
He consolidated various scattered tribes and regions into a single political entity by conquering neighboring territories. This process has created the conditions for Saudi Arabia to acquire large tracts of land.
Saudi Arabia experienced a number of wars and conquests in its early years, and these military operations directly affected the country's borders.
Between 1920 and 1921, a successful uprising against external forces was led by Islamic clerics and guerrillas in Saudi Arabia.
This successfully ensured Saudi independence and laid the groundwork for its later territorial expansion.
Saudi Arabia's supremacy is also inextricably linked to the discovery of oil wealth.
In the mid-20th century, the discovery of the Dhahran oil field made Saudi Arabia one of the world's largest oil exportersThis has given it tremendous economic power, allowing it to make a name for itself in international affairs.
During the Cold War, Saudi Arabia became an ally of the Western camp, and its oil resources became an important bargaining chip in international political struggles.
At the same time, Saudi Islam contrasts sharply with other Middle Eastern countries, making it unique among the Arab League.
This unique geopolitical position provides Saudi Arabia with more leverage in international cooperation and negotiations.
The growth of Saudi Arabia's military power is an important pillar of its ability to monopolize nearly 70% of the Arabian Peninsula.
At the beginning of the establishment of Saudi Arabia, it faced a complex and changeable regional environmentBuilding a strong military force is seen as a top priority.
In 1932, Ibn Saud set out to build a modern regular army at the same time as he established Saudi Arabia.
The early Saudi army relied mainly on tribal forces, and was poorly trained and equipped.
Ibn Saud made it a loyal royal guard, directly controlled by the Saudi royal family.
Since the 40s of the 20 th century, Saudi Arabia has begun to purchase advanced armaments from the United States, which has greatly improved the combat effectiveness of the army.
This laid the groundwork for several later wars of territorial expansion.
In 1953, the Saudi army, in conjunction with tribal forces, seized the important province of Yasir from the Kingdom of Yemen.
The victory not only opened access to the Red Sea, but also increased Saudi Arabia's land area by nearly a third.
The emergence of oil wealth has provided strong support for Saudi Arabia's military modernization.
Since the 60s of the last century, Saudi Arabia has introduced American-made equipment on a large scale, and the strength of the "three services" of the air force, navy and army has been greatly improved.
In conjunction with tactical and strategic improvements, Saudi forces have repeatedly defeated forces in Yemen and Oman to consolidate the southern border.
In 1977, Saudi Arabia also sent troops to participate in the Arab-Israeli conflict. This war tempered the Saudi soldiers and accumulated valuable combat experience for the subsequent Gulf War.
Since the beginning of the 21st century, Saudi Arabia has continued to build up its military strength with high intensity. In the 10 years since 2010 alone, Saudi Arabia has become the world's largest importer.
The Desert Eagles are constantly modernizing, giving Saudi Arabia the ability to respond to threats and consolidate its dominance in the Middle East.
The increase in military strength has given Saudi Arabia more say in the geopolitical gameIt is an important support for this desert kingdom to consolidate its vast territory.
Saudi Arabia's unique geographical location is an important reason for its geopolitical prominence.
Adjacent to the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia's geographical and strategic advantages can be fully exploited.
This special position not only allows Saudi Arabia to maintain close ties with the rest of the world, but also plays an important role in geopolitics and becomes a key player in the Middle East.
The Red Sea and the Persian Gulf are globally important sea lanes, and coastal areas have always been the focus of commerce and the Persian Gulf.
Saudi Arabia's location makes it a close neighbor of these important shipping lanes, which not only facilitates the international community, but also makes Saudi Arabia strategically important geopolitically.
Its control of these two seas has given Saudi Arabia more leverage in the geopolitical wrestling, while also strengthening its influence in international affairs.
Geological change has played a pivotal role in Saudi Arabia's development. The abundance of oil resources not only makes Saudi Arabia an oil power, but also directly shapes its territorial structure.
Millions of years of crustal movement and climate change have shaped the terrain that Saudi Arabia has dominated today, and the oil resources beneath the ground have become a powerful pillar of the country's world economy.
The existence of this geological miracle provides a solid foundation for Saudi Arabia's economic strength and geopolitical position.
Saudi Arabia's oil resources are among the richest in the world, and this abundance is no accident。Over millions of years, geological movements have left huge oil fields buried beneath Saudi Arabia.
The most famous of these is the Dhahran oil field, which has become one of the world's largest oil reserves.
This oil wealth has brought huge economic benefits to Saudi Arabia and has also given it a dominant position in the energy market.
Tens of millions of years of geological miracles have given birth to the desert's oil treasures, setting the tone for the story of the land to come.
The torrent of history is rolling forward, and Saudi Arabia has risen to become the "lord of the peninsula" by relying on these black gold. This is a magnificent historical scroll.
The rebellion and struggle at the beginning of the founding of the country laid the foundation for independence, and the discovery of black gold injected wealth into the kingdom.
One war after another has expanded the territory, and the continuous modernization of equipment has allowed this "desert eagle" to guard the vast territory.
Over the years, all economic and military power has been transformed into geopolitical bargaining chips. Eventually, Saudi Arabia rose from the sands and monopolized almost the entire peninsula.
It was originally just a speck of dust in the long sea of sand, but in the end it became a "master" from above.
This is an ambition forged by "black and gold", a modern epic drawn by "oil and blood".
Beneath this mysterious yellow sand, Saudi Arabia has created an unprecedented miracle.
This dominance will also continue to play a key role in the future geopolitical landscape.