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February 27, 2017

Saudi Arabia
Should the U.S. Maintain its Alliance With Saudi Arabia? Unfortunately, We’re Stuck With Them

Our unhappy marriage with Saudi Arabia will probably endure—because the Saudis can’t be trusted on their own.

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November 18, 2012

Israel
Voices From the Region: Israel, Hamas, Syria, Saudi Arabia

“This is a real declaration of war. The enemy will pay a heavy price for its crime and will regret the moment it thought of perpetrating it.” – Fawzi Barhoum, a spokesman for Hamas, in response to th…

Ahmed Al-Jaabari, chief of the armed wing of Hamas, escorting Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing on October 18, 2011 (Farid/Courtesy Reuters).

August 25, 2023

Israel
The President’s Inbox Recap: Israeli-Saudi Peace Deal

A peace agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia could help stabilize the region.

US President Joe Biden stands to the left of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as they gather to take a photo with their nations' flags.

October 25, 2013

United States
This Week: Saudi Pique, Syrian Politics, and Egyptian Paralysis

Significant Developments Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s intelligence chief, Bandar Bin Sultan, said on Tuesday that the kingdom will be making a “major shift” away from its close relationship with the…

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (C), joins with his brother Prince Salman (R) (Shadeed/Courtesy Reuters).

August 22, 2023

Thailand
Is There a Succession Crisis in the Thai Monarchy?

A son of the king of Thailand made an unexpected return to Bangkok earlier this month, invigorating speculation of a looming succession crisis.

Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn's son, waves his hand while wearing a light blue t-shirt and light blue linen suit jacket. A man in a black jacket stands in the background.

January 26, 2024

United States
Campaign Roundup: Is NATO on the Ballot in 2024?

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: The 2024 election has potentially significant implications for the North Atlantic Treaty Organizati…

NATO flags as viewed hanging in a line.

December 30, 2015

Saudi Arabia
Ten World Figures Who Died in 2015

Ten people who passed away this year who shaped world affairs for better or worse.

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