Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, the Virus Crisis Meets Inept Leadership
Bruce Riedel Tue, Mar 10, 2020, 9:10 AM
Mohammed bin Salman's impulsive policies are a poor match for dealing with the novel coronavirus.
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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.
Congress
House Oversight Committee Report on Saudi Nuclear Transfer Deal
Vishnu Kannan Tue, Jul 30, 2019, 2:17 PM
On July 29, the House Oversight and Reform Committee released a report on the influence wielded by private individuals with connections to President Trump over the administration’s push to transfer U.S. nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia, which it pursued without a bilateral agreement under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act. This report builds on the committee’s report of February 19, 2019, and is based on documents the committee obtained from several outside companies.
Saudi Arabia
U.N. Report Firmly Blames Saudi Arabia for the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Bruce Riedel Mon, Jun 24, 2019, 9:00 AM
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Order from Chaos.
Saudi Arabia
The Yemen Resolution and the Historical U.S.-Saudi Security Relationship
Elizabeth Allan Thu, Apr 25, 2019, 1:12 PM
On April 16, President Trump vetoed S.J. Res. 7, a joint resolution directing the United States to end support for the Saudi-led military campaign against Houthi rebels in Yemen. The veto was the second of Trump’s presidency and the second time a U.S.
Congress
Where Trump’s Veto Leaves the Yemen Resolution
Scott R. Anderson Thu, Apr 18, 2019, 7:40 AM
Late in the evening on Apr. 16, President Trump informed the Senate that he was officially vetoing S.J. Res. 7, the joint resolution that many hoped would bring an end to U.S. support for the Saudi-led military intervention against Houthi rebels in Yemen. Trump’s veto almost certainly means that S.J. Res. 7 will never be enacted into law. But it sets the stage for the next fight over U.S. involvement in Yemen’s civil war.
Yemen
Where Congress Stands on Yemen
Elizabeth Allan, Scott R. Anderson Thu, Feb 21, 2019, 8:00 AM
On Feb. 13, the House of Representatives passed H.J. Res. 37, a joint resolution that purports to direct the executive branch to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led military campaign against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia
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
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Order from Chaos.
Saudi Arabia
What International Law Tells Us About the Khashoggi Investigation
Scott R. Anderson Mon, Oct 15, 2018, 10:31 AM
Almost two weeks have passed since prominent Saudi dissident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared into Saudi Arabia’s consulate building in Istanbul, Turkey. While Saudi officials claim that he left the building shortly after arriving, his departure was not captured on any nearby surveillance cameras—nor observed by his fiancée, who was waiting for him outside.