Saudi Arabia to Transfer $2 Billion to Yemen

ABDULLAH AL-SHIHRI / The Associated Press Jan 17, 2018 The action comes a day after Yemen’s Saudi-backed prime minister appealed to the kingdom and its allies to save the local currency from “complete collapse.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Did Trump Help Engineer the Saudi Soft Coup?

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jan 7, 2018 In his new book "Fire and Fury," Michael Wolff makes a number of allegations about the U.S. president's role in the Gulf crisis that, if true, help explain the mess in that part of the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Putin Condemns Yemeni Rebel Action in Talks With Saudi King

The Associated Press Dec 21, 2017 The Kremlin says the two leaders also emphasized the need to step up efforts toward a political settlement in Syria and discussed joint action to stabilize the global oil market. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Saudi Saturday Night Massacre: Princes, Cabinet Members Arrested

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Nov 5, 2017 An “anti-corruption” commission led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman took dozens into custody, including billionaire Al-Waleed Bin Talal (pictured). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Saudi Arabia to Allow Women to Drive for the First Time

By Abdullah Al-Shihri and Aya Batrawy / AP Sep 26, 2017 The move, welcomed by the United States, represents a significant step forward for women of the ultra-conservative kingdom. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s Conundrum With Israel

By Robert Parry / Consortium News Jul 22, 2017 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his nation opposes the Trump-Putin cease-fire in Syria, and that Israeli position could push the U.S. toward wider wars. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Saudi Arabia Is ‘Playing’ Donald Trump With Potentially Disastrous Consequences

By William D. Hartung / TomDispatch Jun 23, 2017 Trump’s newfound ardor for the Saudi regime is a far cry from his past positions, including his campaign assertion that the Saudis were behind the 9/11 attacks. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

How Dangerous Is Saudi Arabia’s Change in Royal Succession?

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jun 21, 2017 King Salman has ousted his nephew and named his son, Mohammed bin Salman, heir apparent. Some believe the new crown prince (pictured) is too reckless to hold so much power. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Signs ‘Tremendous’ Deals With Saudi Arabia on His First Day Overseas

Staff / Truthdig May 21, 2017 Included are $110 billion in American arms sales and other agreements that the Trump administration said will create hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Here Are Six Policies Obama Wants Saudi Arabia to Change (Video)

Juan Cole / Truthdig Apr 19, 2016 After his critical comments in an interview in The Atlantic last month, Barack Obama’s visit to Saudi Arabia is going to be awkward. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Saudi King’s Visit to Turkey Signals a Thaw in Tensions Between the Two Countries

Juan Cole / Truthdig Apr 13, 2016 King Salman made a stop in Turkey on Tuesday, after finishing a trip to Egypt over the weekend. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Despite Atrocities, U.S. Approves $1.29 Billion Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia

By Sarah Lazare / Common Dreams Nov 18, 2015 But it is "illegal under U.S. and international law to transfer weapons to human rights abusers, or to forces that will likely use it to commit gross violations of human rights," says a representative of a Quaker group. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )