25 January 2012 | News | John Glaser
A prominent member of the Saudi royal family has called for a nuclear weapons-free zone in the Middle East, warning of the potential for a nuclear arms race in the region. Prince Turki Al Faisal urged the five permanent U.N. Security Council members to guarantee a nuclear security umbrella for Mideast countries that agree to a nuclear [...]
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29 December 2011 | News | Jason Ditz
US Finalizes $30 Billion Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia | Administration says move will ‘help US economy’
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06 November 2011 | News | Jason Ditz
Reports: Israel, Saudis United in Desire to See Attack on Iran | Saudis, GCC members seen as ‘cornerstone’ for US moves against Iran
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13 October 2011 | News | Jason Ditz
US, Iran Send Dueling Complaints to UN Over ‘Plot’ | Iran warns Saudis not to fall for ‘baseless’ claims
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04 October 2011 | News | Jason Ditz
Saudi Police Open Fire on ‘Seditious’ Protesters | Interior Ministry blames Iran for growing unrest
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12 September 2011 | News | John Glaser
The United States would lose Saudi Arabia as an ally if it blocks the Palestinian bid for statehood at the United Nations this month, according to a New York Times piece written by a senior Saudi official. “Saudi Arabia would no longer be able to cooperate with America in the same way it historically has,” Prince [...]
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08 September 2011 | News | Jason Ditz
FBI’s 9/11 Sarasota Probe Never Reported to Congress | Probe into Saudis was never mentioned in 9/11 commission report
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24 August 2011 | News | Jason Ditz
Saudis Arrested 164 Syrian Protesters in Riyadh | Syrian rights group slams weeks of detention
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07 August 2011 | News | Jason Ditz
A Skeptical Eye: Saudi King Condemns Syrian Crackdown | Demands for ‘comprehensive reform’ ring hollow after role in Bahrain attack
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11 July 2011 | News | Jason Ditz
After Saleh Visit, Obama Aide Meets Yemeni General Over ‘Power Transfer’ | No indication Saleh was open to deal
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