Yemen
Where Congress Stands on Yemen
Elizabeth Allan, Scott R. Anderson Thu, Feb 21, 2019, 8:00 AM
A recent joint resolution passed in the House may signal a renewal of the heated congressional debate on Yemen.
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Document: House Oversight Committee Report on Saudi Nuclear Transfer
Quinta Jurecic Tue, Feb 19, 2019, 1:34 PM
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform has released an interim report on an alleged effort by the Trump administration to transfer nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia, centrally involving former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and President Trump's associate Thomas Barrack. The report is available here and below.
Saudi Arabia
On Jamal Khashoggi, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Saudi Arabia
Tamara Cofman Wittes Fri, Oct 19, 2018, 2:30 PM
Notes for navigating the rumors about the disappeared Saudi journalist and commentator.
Saudi Arabia
What International Law Tells Us About the Khashoggi Investigation
Scott R. Anderson Mon, Oct 15, 2018, 10:31 AM
Turkey is not doing everything it can to investigate Khashoggi’s disappearance. The reason why has everything to do with the United States.
Saudi Arabia
Revealing Intelligence on Jamal Khashoggi
Carrie Cordero Wed, Oct 10, 2018, 10:19 AM
The public interest will be served by releasing intelligence information on what happened to the missing Saudi journalist.
Saudi Arabia
On an Island: Saudi Arabia’s Relentless Obsession With Qatar Is Aiding Iran
Colin P. Clarke Fri, Aug 17, 2018, 8:00 AM
If Saudi Arabia wants to better confront Iran, the kingdom should ease off its distracting feud with its neighbor, Qatar.
Yemen
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates Have a Disastrous Yemen Strategy
Daniel Byman Mon, Jul 16, 2018, 7:00 AM
An end to their interventions would leave both of them, and Yemen, better off.
Saudi Arabia
'Riyadhology' and Muhammad bin Salman’s Telltale Succession
Chibli Mallat Fri, Jun 8, 2018, 7:00 AM
Irregularities around Muhammad bin Salman's accession to crown prince suggest opposition to his rule from within the Saudi royal family.
Mohammed bin Salman
Mohammed bin Salman, Son of the Iraq War
Shibley Telhami Thu, Mar 22, 2018, 7:00 AM
The Saudi crown prince's assertive foreign policy is the product of the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq.
Saudi Arabia
Corruption Purge Overshadows Stalled Reality of Saudi Economy
Karen Young Thu, Nov 16, 2017, 2:00 PM
Saudi Arabia's ambitious economic reforms are losing out to the regime's efforts to secure its influence at home and abroad.