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Apr 2, 2015

The Joint Arab Military Force and Yemen: Stability or Sectarianism?

The conclusion of the Arab League Summit on March 30, 2015 culminated in a grand statement announcing the formation of a joint Arab military force to tackle regional challenges from the Maghreb to Yemen. While significant, particularly given the ongoing military operations and ground force mobilization led by Saudi Arabia against the Houthis in Yemen, […]

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Mar 29, 2015

Saab: Houthi and the Blowback

By Bilal Saab

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow for Middle East Security Bilal Y. Saab writes for Foreign Affairs on Saudi Arabia’s military intervention in Yemen:

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Mar 27, 2015

Why Arab Intervention in Yemen Is So Significant

By Daniel DePetris

One of the main gripes among US officials in the past has been the inability, or unwillingness, of Arab governments to use their own military resources to solve security problems in the region.

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Feb 9, 2015

Death of Saudi King Ends Hope for Egypt-Qatar Rapprochement

By Khaled Dawoud

Chances for reconciliation between Egypt and Qatar have faded quickly amid renewed charges in Cairo that the oil-rich Gulf state is back to its regular policy of supporting the currently outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group. Egypt has gone so far as to accuse Qatar of supporting the recent terrorist attacks against the army in Sinai.

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Jan 27, 2015

LeBaron: “Saudis Have to be Part of the Solution to the Problem of ISIS and the Iran Problem”

By Richard LeBaron

The LA Times quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Richard LeBaron on President Obama’s approach to Saudi Arabia:

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Jan 26, 2015

New Saudi King, Same Old Kingdom

By MENASource

King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s passing last Friday marked the beginning of King Salman Al Saud’s reign in Saudi Arabia, sparking questions surrounding the future of Saudi policy inside and outside the kingdom.

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Jan 24, 2015

Saab on America’s Relationship with Saudi Arabia

By Bilal Saab

The Economist quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow for Middle East Security Bilal Y. Saab on America’s relationship with Saudi Arabia:

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Jan 23, 2015

Saab: Saudi Arabia’s Way Forward

By Bilal Saab

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow for Middle East Security Bilal Y. Saab writes for Foreign Affairs on Saudi Arabia’s King Salman:

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Jan 23, 2015

Saab on King Salman’s Views on Iran

By Bilal Saab

CQ Roll Call quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow for Middle East Security Bilal Y. Saab on King Salman’s views on Iran:

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Jan 23, 2015

Saab and Manning: “The Biggest Risk Associated With Riyadh’s Oil Strategy Is Domestic”

By Bilal Saab and Robert Manning

The Council on Foreign Relations quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow for Middle East Security Bilal Y. Saab and Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Robert Manning on how the death of King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud could impact Saudi oil policy:

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