Juan Cole / TruthdigJan 22, 2020
The revelation that the Saudi Crown Prince is linked to the hacking of Jeff Bezos' phone points to larger ways Trump is reshaping the globe. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Amy Goodman and Denis MoynihanDec 25, 2019
Jamal Khashoggi's murder reminds us just how dangerous journalism can be, especially when elected leaders choose to look the other way. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
ABDULLAH AL-SHIHRI and AYA BATRAWY / The Associated PressDec 23, 2019
The ruling does not resolve questions about the crown prince's culpability in the grisly slaying of the Washington Post columnist. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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JAMEY KEATEN and AYA BATRAWY / The Associated PressJun 19, 2019
A report into the journalist's death says there is “credible evidence” to warrant further investigation into the Saudi prince's possible role. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Bob Dreyfuss / TomDispatchMar 10, 2019
The recklessness of the Trump Administration and its allies in the Middle East seemingly knows no bounds. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentDec 31, 2018
The arrogant and impatient young Mohammed Bin Salman, who shouldered aside family members to grab power, is something new in Saudi history. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
AYA BATRAWY / The Associated PressDec 27, 2018
The move comes amid international outrage over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentDec 5, 2018
Reactions to a briefing by CIA Director Gina Haspel suggest the crown prince will face consequences for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Andrew J. Bacevich / TomDispatchNov 28, 2018
The nomination of Gen. John Abizaid as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia presents a unique opportunity to reassess our military adventurism. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentNov 26, 2018
Trump has consistently given Saudi control of oil prices as the reason he doesn’t want to sanction the Saudi crown prince for Jamal Khashoggi's death. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
DEB RIECHMANN and JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated PressNov 18, 2018
The president is in a bind over a pending administration report involving the Saudi crown prince's alleged link to the slaying. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentOct 17, 2018
The current relationship of Washington and Riyadh is pathological in a lot of ways, and a policy rethink on both sides would benefit both countries. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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