All posts tagged "Saudi Arabia"
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Emma Von Zeipel | July 21, 2017Saudi Prince Arrested After Videos Allegedly Show Him Abusing People
Video shows the prince pointing a rifle toward a bleeding man who is pleading for his life.
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Emma Von Zeipel | July 18, 2017RantCrush Top 5: July 18, 2017
Who has been whispering in Trump's ear? We might find out soon.
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Kyle Downey | June 25, 2017A Tale of Two Pipelines: The Influence of the Energy War in the Middle East
The role of energy in an increasingly complicated set of conflicts.
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Emma Von Zeipel | June 21, 2017RantCrush Top 5: June 21, 2017
Travis Kalanick is going to need a Lyft home.
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Michael Sliwinski | June 16, 2017Qatar: How the Tiny Peninsula Became the Center of a Regional Proxy War
How Qatar fits into the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
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Alec Siegel | June 5, 2017What Does the Diplomatic Standoff Between Gulf Countries and Qatar Mean for the U.S.?
A handful of Gulf nations cut ties with Qatar on Monday.
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Alexis Evans | May 24, 2017Controversy After Melania Trump Covers Hair at the Vatican, But Not in Saudi Arabia
Ironically, Donald Trump criticized former first lady Michelle Obama when she did the same.
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Alec Siegel | May 22, 2017Trump Embraces Saudi Arabia and Rebukes Iran
During his speech in Riyadh, Trump drew a clear line between friend and enemy.
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Emma Von Zeipel | May 22, 2017RantCrush Top 5: May 22, 2017
Happy Monday! See what you missed this morning.
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Emma Von Zeipel | April 25, 2017RantCrush Top 5: April 25, 2017
Rants and raves of the day!
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Emma Von Zeipel | March 21, 2017Families of 9/11 Victims Sue Saudi Arabia Over Alleged Support of al-Qaeda
This is a lawsuit years in the making.
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Jillian Sequeira | March 17, 2017Why Saudi Arabia Isn’t Going to Hit its 2030 Goal
After convening a girls' council made up entirely of men, will Saudi Arabia ever make progress with women's...
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Emma Von Zeipel | March 15, 2017RantCrush Top 5: March 15, 2017
Tax returns, Trump, and talking to the Kelly family.
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Emma Von Zeipel | February 3, 2017Saudi Women Skateboard and Criticize Men in Viral Music Video
The video highlights a growing protest movement.
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Emma Von Zeipel | January 31, 2017RantCrush Top 5: January 31, 2017
Did you know you can bring falcons on a plane?
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Alec Siegel | December 27, 2016U.S. Topped 2015 Arms Market With $40 Billion in Weapons Deals
American arms made up about half the total market.
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Alec Siegel | November 30, 2016Saudi Prince: It’s “High Time” Women Should be Allowed to Drive
While not in the government, the prince is one of the world's richest people.
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Alec Siegel | October 10, 2016Saudi-Led Airstrikes Kill 140 in Yemen on Saturday
A statement from the NSC says the U.S. is rethinking its position.
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Jillian Sequeira | September 16, 2016How Does the Hajj Impact the Saudi Economy?
Revenue from the pilgrims makes up an estimated 3 percent of Saudi Arabia's GDP.
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Alec Siegel | September 10, 2016As 15th Anniversary of 9/11 Looms, House Passes ‘Sponsors of Terrorism Act’
Though it has bi-partisan support and has passed both chambers, Obama has vowed to veto the bill.
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Mariam Jaffery | August 24, 2016Did WikiLeaks Expose the Private Information of Innocent Saudi Citizens?
Exposing the personal information of innocent people has put WikiLeaks under fire.
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Mariam Jaffery | July 6, 2016Here’s What You Need to Know About ISIS’s Weekend of Terror
Five cities in three countries were hit by the terrorist group and its adherents.
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Jillian Sequeira | May 27, 2016Is Exclusion Still the Norm? Saudi Arabia and Women in the Olympic Games
A look at participation in London, Rio, and beyond.
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Mariam Jaffery | May 18, 2016Senate Approves Bill To Allow People to Sue Saudi Arabia for 9/11
President Obama disapproves of the legislation, which could potentially impact U.S.-Saudi relations.
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Mariam Jaffery | April 24, 2016Obama Doesn’t Want Families To Sue Saudi Arabia Over 9/11
A piece of bipartisan legislation could have implications for U.S.-Saudi relations.
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Michael Sliwinski | February 16, 2016Why Does Peace in Syria Remain Elusive?
Where each of the major players stand.
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Michael Sliwinski | February 11, 2016Iran’s Leadership: Inside the Complex Regime
Who is in charge in Iran?
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Michael Sliwinski | December 18, 2015An Over-Supply of Underpriced Oil: Explaining the New Energy Crisis
Why is oil so cheap?
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Michael Sliwinski | June 18, 2015A Resurgent Taliban Complicates Life in Afghanistan
What role will the Taliban play in Afghanistan's future?
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Michael Sliwinski | January 18, 2015Middle East Politics: What Issues are Affecting the Region?
Politics in the Middle East have been turbulent. Here are some of the major issues plaguing the region....



