so, fp thinks they're pouting. seems a little spoiled. not likely.

fp propaganda articles are often best understood by holding them up to the mirror. could the saudis be concerned about being exposed? might they not want their views on so many things so scrutinized? might there have been pressure from other gulf states to not act unilaterally?

http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2013/10/why-did-saudi-arabia-refuse-to-join-the-un-security-council/280774/