Iran Implicated in Plot to Assassinate Saudi Envoy
The Americans accuse Iran of planning to kill the Saudi ambassador to their country but the plot doesn’t make sense.
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Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Arab Spring Models
Morocco and Saudi Arabia may provide a model for other Arab monarchies to cope with civil unrest.
Saudi Arabia Forging New Sunni State?
The kingdom may be aiding Syrian protesters in an attempt to break up their country.
Silence in the Kingdom
The Saudi government debates an anti-terrorism law that would give security forces broad detention powers.
Nuclear Proliferation in Southwest Asia
Iran’s nuclear program could destabilize the balance of power in the Middle East.
The Ants and the Grasshoppers
Strategic ambiguity from great powers compels middle powers to seize the initiative.
OPEC Fails to Compromise on Production Rate
Saudi Arabia fails to convince other oil exporting nations to boost output.
Two Powers Still Standing in the Middle East
Unrest in Egypt and Syria allows Iran and Saudi Arabia to compete for primacy in the region.
Old Wounds in the Persian Gulf
While the world is focused on Libya, a potentially far more dangerous situation is unfolding in the kingdom of Bahrain.
Saudi Resolve Defies American Rhetoric
Saudi Arabia’s military intervention in neighboring Bahrain presents challenges to the kingdom’s relations with the United States.
Saudi Troops Enter Bahrain as Protests Escalate
Bahrain’s neighboring Gulf states send troops to protect energy facilities and infrastructure from anti-government protesters.
America Asks Saudi Arabia to Arm Libya’s Rebels
The United States have asked the Saudi kingdom if it can supply opponents of the Gaddafi regime with weapons.
Saudi King Returns Home Amid Regional Unrest
After months of absence, Abdullah of Saudi Arabia returns home at a time of turmoil in the Arab world.
The Volcanic Island in the Persian Gulf
Bahrain may be a dot on the map, but the kingdom happens to have implications for the entire region.
Saudi Arabia Bulking Up
The United States’ proposed $60 billion defense sale to Saudi Arabia is the right move in the short term.