Saudi Arabia
Will Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Abdicate?
Bruce Riedel Wed, Jun 28, 2017, 12:30 PM
King Salman has appointed his son as his successor. When will it be his turn to rule?
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Foreign Policy Essay
Defusing the Iran-Saudi Powder Keg
Dina Esfandiary, Ariane Tabatabai Sun, May 28, 2017, 10:00 AM
There is an opportunity to resolve some of the rivalry's thorniest issues if the two sides are just willing to sit down and talk.
Middle East Ticker
The United States Escalates in Yemen, the U.S.-backed Rebels in Syria Cut Raqqa’s Lifeline, and the Saudis Try a Charm Offensive
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Mar 7, 2017, 9:00 AM
The United States might be losing allies in Yemen by fighting one war instead of the other, U.S.-backed rebels in Syria are advancing on the Islamic State but under fire from frenemies near Manbij, and the Saudis try a new tactic against Iran’s influence.
Saudi Arabia
What’s Behind Saudi Arabia’s New Diplomatic Offensives?
Bruce Riedel Wed, Mar 1, 2017, 12:11 PM
The Saudi king is taking a month-long trip through Asia and his foreign minister is traveling to Baghdad for some overdue outreach to Iraq.
Saudi Arabia
Is Oman Aligning with the Saudis on Iran?
Bruce Riedel Fri, Jan 6, 2017, 1:30 PM
Oman has tried to position itself as the Middle East's honest broker, but Saudi Arabia is pulling it toward the Gulf consensus.
Omphalos
What JASTA Will Mean for U.S.-Saudi Relations
Bruce Riedel Tue, Oct 4, 2016, 3:00 PM
Bruce Riedel discusses the consequences the JASTA bill will have on U.S.-Saudi relations.
Foreign Policy Essay
Saudi Arabia: Why We Need This Flawed Ally
Michael Stephens, Thomas Juneau Sun, Sep 25, 2016, 10:12 AM
Michael Stephens and Thomas Juneau lay out the reasons why maintaining the U.S.-Saudi partnership remains vital to U.S. interests in the region.