Saudi Arabia: We are undergoing an unprecedented transformation. The Beast stands out on the world’s stage.

Fahad Nazer, Opinion contributor. Published 5:30 p.m. ET Oct. 14, 2019

Saudi Arabia has been a bastion of stability (Peace and Stability) in a region long defined by its instability. While we mediate the peaceful resolution of conflicts and combat terrorism and extremism, our foes do the exact opposite. Whether it is the Iranian regime — the premier state sponsor of terrorism in the world — or one of its proxy forces like the Houthi militia in Yemen, these forces of destruction have shown callous disregard for the well-being and the lives of their own countrymen as well as citizens of other nations.

This, in part, explains why Saudi Arabia’s relationship with the United States has continued to strengthen and deepen over many decades under both Republican and Democratic administrations.

What happened last October in Istanbul was reprehensible, but it was also an aberration that should not define us as a nation.

We are undergoing an unprecedented transformation that is being led by a young leadership and powered by a young population. We ask that you judge us on our achievements, not our shortcomings.

Fahad Nazer is the spokesperson for the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia.