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David Rundell - one of America's foremost experts on Saudi Arabia - explains how the country has been stable for so long, why it is less so today, and what is most likely to happen in the future. The book is based on the author's close contacts and intimate knowledge of the country where he spent 15 years living and working as a diplomat. Vision or Mirage demystifies one of the most powerful, but least understood, states in the Middle East and is essential for anyone interested in the power dynamics and politics of the Arab world.

struggling with a recession . . . European nations at risk of defaulting on their loans . . . A possible global financial crisis. It happened before, in the 1970s. Oil Kings is the story of how oil came to dominate U.S. domestic and international affairs. As Richard Nixon fought off Watergate...

Princess describes the life of Princess Sultana Al Sa'ud, a princess in the royal house of Saudi Arabia. Hidden behind her black veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her father, her husband, and her country. Sultana tells of appalling oppressions, everyday occurrences that in any other culture would be seen as shocking human rights violations: 13-year-old girls forced to marry men five times their age; young women killed by drowning, stoning, or isolation in the "women's room". Princess is a testimony to a woman of indomitable spirit and courage.

Based on exclusive interviews, an eye-opening biography of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), head of the House of Saud, the calculating ruler of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and a central Middle East power broker. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and former Wall Street Journal publisher...

Using previously unpublished documents, Gold, the former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, exposes how the deeply ingrained hatred that has provoked the new terrorism has its roots in Saudi Arabia's dominant religious creed, a radical Islamic offshoot known as Wahhabism.

From a distance, Saudi Arabia may seem a subdued, or even dull place; but for those who take a closer look it emerges as a fascinating country, not necessarily because of its political and economic importance, but because of its people. Reticent perhaps but, on closer acquaintance, charming and warm, the Saudis form a far less monolithic society than one might expect.

When she got hired to drive for the Saudi royal family vacationing in Beverly Hills, Larson thought she’d been handed the golden ticket. Each day the royal women spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on plastic surgery and mega-shopping sprees on Rodeo Drive. But Driving the Saudis also reveals how Larson grew to understand the complicated nuances of a society whose strict customs remain intact even across.

Bestselling author Bethany McLean reveals the true story of fracking's impact -- on Wall Street, the economy and geopolitics. The technology of fracking in shale rock -- particularly in the Permian Basin in Texas -- has transformed America into the world's top producer of both oil and natural...

Welcome to The Saudi Tourism Authority Podcast, where we explore the dynamic world of travel and tourism through engaging conversations with industry leaders. In each episode, Sarah Hedley Hymers sits down with influential figures from across the travel sector to discuss trends and opportunities in the kingdom’s travel and tourism sector.For more on Saudi, visit www.sta.gov.saFor more STA Podcasts, visit www.connectingtravel.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist specializing in the Middle East, this groundbreaking account of the Syrian Civil War reveals the never-before-published true story of a 21st-century humanitarian disaster. In spring 2011, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad turned to his friend and army...

Two Saudi sisters - separated by age and culture - discover that even though they are half a world apart they have something in common. They both became actors. Join Aixa and Ida for conversations about family, culture, and working in the arts as BIPOC women, in the very different worlds of Canada and Saudi Arabia.

Welcome to The Saudi Soccer Show, your ultimate destination for all things related to the Saudi Pro League! Join us every week as we dive deep into the exciting world of Saudi Arabian football, bringing you the latest news, match results, transfers, and juicy rumors straight from the heart of the action. Whether you're a die-hard fan of a specific team or simply passionate about the sport, this podcast is your go-to source for all the updates and insights you need. Our expert panel of football enthusiasts, analysts, and insiders provide comprehensive coverage and engaging discussions about the...

With the Pulitzer Prize–winning The Looming Tower, Lawrence Wright became generally acknowledged as one of our major journalists writing on terrorism in the Middle East. Here, in ten powerful pieces first published in The New Yorker, he recalls the path that terror in the Middle East has taken...

The Unfiltered Saudi podcast provides practical advice, cultural insights, and intriguing highlights to make listeners feel informed and excited about visiting the magic Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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The relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia has come under unprecedented strains in recent years. US President Barack Obama has openly questioned Riyadh's value as an ally, accusing it of provoking sectarian conflict in the region. According to The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg, when Malcolm Turnbull, Australia’s prime minister, asked Obama whether he saw the Saudis as friends, the president responded, “It’s complicated.”

 An increasing number of university students, disgruntled princes, and teenage girls are fleeing Saudi Arabia and applying for asylum in the West. This new diaspora could become a political nightmare for Mohammed bin Salman.

"Saudis, the CIA and the Arming of Syrian Rebels" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Mark Mazzetti and Matt Apuzzo and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Let Women Drive, a Saudi Prince Urges" is from the November 30, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Sewell Chan and narrated by Caroline Miller.

Even as the Saudi government canceled a quarter of a trillion dollars’ worth of projects back home as part of a fiscal austerity program, workers hustled to finish bright blue landing pads for helicopters at the vacation compound and to erect a tent the size of a circus big-top where the king could feast and entertain his enormous retinue.