Saudi Spy Chief, Architect of Syria Policy, Replaced
Prince Bandar bin Sultan is removed as intelligence chief just two years after he was appointed.
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Maliki Accuses Gulf States of Waging “War” Against Iraq
The Iraqi prime minister says Qatar and Saudi Arabia are inciting and encouraging terrorism in his country.
Gulf States Withdraw Diplomats in Rift with Qatar
Saudi Arabia and its allies have had enough of their neighbor’s support for the Muslim Brotherhood.
Saudi Arabia Seeks Pakistani Weapons, Deepens India Relations
The Saudis seek to weapons from Pakistan at the same time they are deepening defense relations with India.
Pakistan Should Be Wary of Giving Saudis Nuclear Weapons
A nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia could put Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan and Iran at risk.
Saudi Nuclear Weapons “Sitting Ready for Delivery” in Pakistan
The oil kingdom might acquire nuclear weapons before its nemesis Iran does — from its old friend Pakistan.
In Shocking Move, Saudi Arabia Declines Security Council Seat
The kingdom cites continued killing in Syria and the absence of a Palestinian state as reasons for rejecting a seat.
American-Saudi Alliance Likely to Survive Upheaval
The two countries have their disagreements, but the American-Saudi partnership remains strong at heart.
American-Iranian Détente Could Benefit Both, Alarm Arabs
The United States could benefit from responding favorably to Iran’s overtures even if their Arab allies will have doubts.
Syrian Rebels Suspected of Deploying Chemical Weapon
Syrian opposition fighters have the means of delivering chemical weapons and perhaps the weapons.
Russia Denies Saudi Deal to Withdraw Assad Support
Russia won’t take the Arabs’ money to influence its diplomacy in the Middle East.
Arab Gulf States Promise to Prop Up Egypt’s Failing Economy
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates promise to provide much needed cash for Egypt’s interim government.
Domestic Interests Color Region’s Reaction to Egypt Coup
Opponents of the Muslim Brotherhood welcome its overthrow in Egypt, even if they’re on opposite sides in Syria’s civil war.
Saudi Arabia Takes Over Reins in Syrian Uprising from Qatar
The bigger Arab kingdom worries about its neighbor’s indiscriminate support of radical Islamists.
Despite Loan, Economic Changes Test Pakistani-Saudi Alliance
The Saudis want both stability in Pakistan and economies ties with India.