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Jamal Khashoggi

Director of National Intelligence Declassifies Intelligence Report on Murder of Jamal Khashoggi

Bryce Klehm Fri, Feb 26, 2021, 1:29 PM

The U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a U.S. intelligence report on Feb. 26 that concludes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The report dates to Feb. 11, 2021 but was declassified by Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines on Feb. 25, 2021.

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Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act

Saudi Crown Prince Facing Lawsuits in D.C.

Eleanor Runde Tue, Dec 8, 2020, 8:01 AM

A preliminary analysis of the legal questions likely to be raised in the lawsuits against the Saudi crown prince.

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Foreign Policy Essay

The Disruption of Development Finance

Karen Young Sun, Feb 16, 2020, 10:00 AM

China and the Arab Gulf states are becoming increasingly engaged in bilateral development projects and are shifting their goals away from good governance.

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Saudi Arabia

75 Years After a Historic Meeting on the USS Quincy, U.S.-Saudi Relations Are in Need of a True Re-think

Bruce Riedel Fri, Feb 14, 2020, 8:00 AM

The crown prince is toxic. It's time for fundamental changes.

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Middle East Ticker

Partial Ceasefire Begins in Yemen, Turkey Makes New Push for Gulen Extradition, U.S. Concerned about Potential Offensive in Eastern Syria

J. Dana Stuster Tue, Dec 18, 2018, 11:09 AM

Ceasefire Enters Force in Hodeidah after Productive Peace Talks

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Middle East Ticker

U.S. Shifts Support for Saudi Intervention in Yemen, Gaza Clashes Spark Political Crisis in Israel, Trump Administration Eases Pressure over Khashoggi Murder

J. Dana Stuster Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 10:02 AM

Fighting in Hodeidah Closes in on Strategic Port

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Middle East Ticker

U.S. Reimposes Sanctions on Iran, New Wave of Islamic State Attacks, Calls for Yemen Ceasefire Fail to Halt Fighting in Hodeidah

J. Dana Stuster Tue, Nov 6, 2018, 1:30 PM

U.S. Hits Iran with Second Wave of Sanctions

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Middle East Ticker

Saudi Court Intrigue amid Khashoggi Investigation, a Front Heats Up in Yemen, a Terrorist Attack in Tunisia Roils Political Divisions

J. Dana Stuster Wed, Oct 31, 2018, 8:20 AM

U.S. Takes Limited Action in Response to Khashoggi’s Murder

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Middle East Ticker

Saudi Arabia Under Political Pressure after Pushing False Narrative on Khashoggi’s Death, New Scrutiny on Draconian Policies on Dissent, Jordan Ends Lease Agreement with Israel

J. Dana Stuster Tue, Oct 23, 2018, 10:57 AM

Saudi Arabia’s Presents Unconvincing Cover Story as Countries Weigh Implications of Khashoggi’s Murder

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Middle East Ticker

Trump Offers Excuses for Disappearance of Saudi Dissident, Deadline Passes for Demilitarized Zone in Syria

J. Dana Stuster Tue, Oct 16, 2018, 1:13 PM

Consequences of Khashoggi Disappearance Hit Saudi Arabia

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