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May 9, 2016

Seznec Quoted by Washington Post on Saudi Arabia’s New Oil Minister

By Jean-Francois Seznec

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New Atlanticist

May 9, 2016

Saudi Energy Policies Unlikely to Shift Under New Minister

By Sara Vakhshouri

Saudi Arabia’s energy policies are unlikely to change despite the fact that longtime energy minister, Ali al-Naimi, was removed on May 7 and Khalid al-Falih appointed as his successor. There has already been much speculation and concern about the kingdom’s energy policies under King Salman. Questions about the future of Saudi Arabia’s oil policies are […]

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May 8, 2016

Vakhshouri Quoted by Gulf News on Saudi Oil Production

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Apr 29, 2016

Slavin Joins Voice of America to Host Issues on The News to Discuss the US Presidential Race and Saudi Arabia’s Plan to Diversify Its Economy

By Barbara Slavin

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Apr 27, 2016

Hassan Writes for EastWest.ngo on the Perceptions of Iranians on Saudis on ISIS

By Kawa Hassan

In his latest publication, Task Force member Kawa Hassan, in cooperation with Adnan Tabatabai, delves into the mutual perceptions of Iranians and Saudis on ISIS, and highlights points that could be grounds for possible partnership between arch rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. Read the full article here.

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Apr 26, 2016

LeBaron Quoted by Bloomberg on US Presidential Candidate Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy Strategy

By Richard LeBaron

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Apr 25, 2016

Seznec Quoted by Foreign Policy on Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Diversify Its Economy

By Jean-Francois Seznec

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New Atlanticist

Apr 22, 2016

US-GCC Ties Need to Expand Beyond Oil

By Jean-François Seznec

As the perceived notion of oil-for-security diminishes with the United States’ declining demand for oil from the Middle East, the Gulf Cooperation Council states must develop their militaries, fight threatening ideologies, and decrease their economies’ dependence on oil without waiting for the United States to lead the way. However, even as the United States and […]

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Apr 22, 2016

Slavin Joins Voice of America to Discuss President Obama’s Visit to Saudi Arabia

By Barbara Slavin

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New Atlanticist

Apr 20, 2016

Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot?

By Mat Burrows

The hallowed US-Gulf bargain of “oil for security” is past its sell-by date; the future of the US-Gulf relationship is up for grabs. It has always been a fraught relationship.  Right from the outset, the United States never kept its promise to consult with the Saudis before recognizing Israel. Since 9/11, the relationship has grown […]

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