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Saudi Foreign Policy Rendered Redundant

Saudi Foreign Policy Rendered Redundant

Nobody doubts that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is an important country in the world.  Various observers cite different reasons, approvingly and disapprovingly. First of all, as a major producer of oil, the Kingdom has accumulated a considerable wealth that has provided decent essential services for its citizens at home and bought loyalty throughout […]

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U.S. Smart Power is Taking a Beating

U.S. Smart Power is Taking a Beating

In his journey to the White House, Barack Obama made much hay railing against his predecessor’s supposedly go-it-alone mindset and penchant for foreign policy unilateralism.  With memories still fresh of the spectacular rupture between Washington and its traditional European allies over the Iraq war, Obama’s claim to be the “anti-Bush” garnered him a euphoric welcome […]

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