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Saudi Arabia

Where Credit Is Due

Rachel Bronson | Jun 01, 2005
Is change in the Middle East the result of Ameican action or serendipity?

Sand in Our Eyes: U.S.-Saudi Relations After Iraq

Martin Sieff | Jun 01, 2004
Relations with the Desert Kingdom suffered before 9/11. Now they're on the ropes. But Washington can ill afford the loss of this critical ally, even when it's not on its best behavior.

The Scandal of U.S.-Saudi Relations

Daniel Pipes | Dec 01, 2002
Excessive deference toward Saudi Arabia undermines U.S. national interests, and the basic reason for it is none too pretty.

Weak Realpolitik: The Vicissitudes of Saudi Bashing

Adam Garfinkle | Mar 01, 2002
As the shock of September 11 wears off and certain conclusions settle in, the U.S.-Saudi relationship has come under unprecedented scrutiny. It's about time.
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Commentary

The Saudi Oil War on Iran

Reza Sanati | Mar 13, 2013
It's the third round from the Kingdom. The first two ended in Pyrrhic victories. 

Saudis Hiring Top Names in American Research

Susan Schmidt | Mar 04, 2013
The Kingdom continues to lure U.S. minds to its national projects.

Saudi Money Shaping U.S. Research

Susan Schmidt | Feb 11, 2013
Riyadh is dumping money on American researchers, diverting their efforts from projects that could harm the Kingdom's energy interests.
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Books & Reviews

Beyond Petroleum

Michael O'Hanlon | Jan 03, 2007
The U.S.-Saudi relationship is based on more than just oil—it hinges directly on common core interests.

A Papier-Maché Fortress

Paul W. Schroeder | Dec 01, 2002
Philip Bobbit's grand historical vision remains impressive, until one examines its history.

Meaning Well

Larry Wolff | Dec 01, 2001
Maximilian II managed to be both ahead of his time and behind it simultaneously. His life warns us against allowing ourselves to fall into a similar predicament.

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