Yemen slips further into chaos. “The true extent of Houthi ambition is unclear; but the fact that they did not kick Mr Hadi out of
Tag: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman promises continuity -BBC Various
A new Saudi King, sort of… Here is a BBC overview of the transition in Saudi Arabia and many of the issues facing the new
Saudi Arabia: Why succession could become a princely tussle -BBC
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah is suffering from pneumonia and is breathing with the aid of a tube. He is 90 years old and his health
The Saudi standoff: Oil-rich nation takes on world’s high-cost producers -Globe and Mail
The Saudis want low oil prices? The Saudis have “trashed the market” before. It’s all about market share. If the price goes low enough, shale
Saudi War With Islamic State Echoes Kingdom’s Own Past -bloomberg.com
Interesting article on the irony of Saudi Arabia participating in anti-ISIS military operations. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-22/saudis-at-war-with-islamic-state-confront-echo-of-kingdom-s-past.html
Turkey Loses U.N. Security Council Seat in Huge Upset -Newsweek
Turkey lost in its bid to secure a seat as a non-permanent member of the security councils apparently after heavy opposition from Saudi Arabia and
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