Examines the causes and consequences of Saudi Arabia's current security policy and the domestic, regional, and international challenges the country's defense program presents to the general welfare of the Middle East.
A Note on Transliteration Preface Chapter 1. The Creation and Development of Modern Saudi Arabia Chapter 2. The Saudi Political, Economic, and Military System Chapter 3. The Saudi-U.S. Relationship Chapter 4. Saudi Arabia and the Region Chapter 5. Saudi Arabia, Islamism, and Sunni Extremism Chapter 6. Emerging Strategic and Security Issues Appendix A: Biographies Appendix B: Chronology Glossary Bibliography Index
Matthew Gray, PhD, is associate professor at the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies at The Australian National University.
Global Security Watch: Saudi Arabia is a tightly written,
excellent, short introduction to political, religious, economic,
and regional issues with regards to Saudi Arabia. . . . Overall
this is an excellent entry point to learning about this country
historically and in regard to contemporary security issues. Summing
Up: Highly recommended. All readership levels.
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