The Heat: Saudi Arabia's role in the Middle East pt 2

Surrounded by a region in turmoil. At war in Yemen. And challenged by Iran. What does the future hold for Saudi Arabia?Since King Salman came to power earlier this year, it has been an awful time for Saudi Arabia. In March the country launched attacks on the Iranian-backed Shiite Houthi rebels in Yemen. This summer Saudi Arabia watched as its arch rival, Iran, concluded a nuclear deal with the United States and other nations. Meanwhile, the Islamic State continues to threaten and the war in Syria rages on. So, what's next? Is Saudi Arabia becoming more assertive? What are its goals? Is it a force for stability or for more conflict in the Middle East? CCTV’s Yasser Hakim joined us with the latest from Cairo. For Saudi Arabia, things are different from its point of view. The Heat was joined by the following guests: Abdulateef Al-Mulhim ,Catherine Shakdam and Adnan Tabatabai.