Imperial
Over-Reach?How to Lose Friends
and Alienate People in the Arab East Remarks by Dr. Michael Hudson
13th Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
Washington, DC, September 13, 2004
"..That phenomenon
stimulated the nationalist as well as the religious resistance
movements of the 20th-century against European penetration.It looks like it will be more of the same in the 21st, only
this time, America is the enemy.."
-- Dr. Michael Hudson
U.S.
Commends Saudi Arabia for Combating Terrorist Financing Treasury's Juan C. Zarate outlines
global efforts to disrupt money flows "In
some respects, these restrictions go further than those of any country in
the world. We commend Saudi Arabia for taking these important steps and urge
its officials to ensure that these new rules are rapidly implemented and
enforced fully and vigorously.." -- Juan C. Zarate
Crossroads
in US-Saudi Relations Jean-Francois Seznec Interview
"..they are so upset about
what is happening against Saudi Arabia in this country.. ..to make Saudi
Arabia the bad guy that we have to destroy is going too far,
and it makes the Saudis very worried. I think they have decided to
gently but surely cancel the relationship with the United States.."
-- Jean-Francois Seznec
Wahhabi Islam:
From Revival and Reform to Global Jihad Introduction
By Natana J. DeLong-Bas
"Before 9/11, few Westerners had heard of Wahhabism.
Today, it is a household word. Frequently mentioned in association with Osama
bin Laden, Wahhabism is portrayed by the media and public officials as an
intolerant, puritanical, militant interpretation of Islam that calls for the
wholesale destruction of the West in a jihad of global proportions. In the
first study ever undertaken of the writings of Wahhabism's founder, Muhammad
Ibn Abd al-Wahhab (1702-1791), Natana DeLong-Bas shatters these stereotypes
and misconceptions."
Fahd’s
Reign of Achievements Arab News
"Today, Shaaban 21, 1425H, [October 5, 2004] marks the 23rd anniversary
of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd’s accession to the throne.
Saudi Arabia has made tremendous progress in economic, political, social,
educational and health sectors during King Fahd’s reign.." Complete
report ..
Saudi Kingdom to offer
investment opportunities in vital projects Middle East North Africa -- Financial Network
"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is going to offer investment opportunities
in vital projects requiring investments of a total of $623 billion in such
sectors as communication, transport, electricity, water, petrochemicals and
railroads. The program is to begin from 2005.." Complete
report..
70%
Saudis Ready to Vote in Municipal Polls By Abeer Mishkhas and Somayya Jabarti, Arab News
"Seventy percent Saudis surveyed in a poll said that they are ready to
vote in the forthcoming municipal elections, while five percent said they
are eager to be candidates.." Complete
report..
Wahhabi
Islam: From Revival and Reform to Global Jihad By Natana J. DeLong-Bas
Book Description Before 9/11, few
Westerners had heard of Wahhabism. Today, it is a household word. Frequently
mentioned in association with Osama bin Laden, Wahhabism is portrayed by the
media and public officials as an intolerant, puritanical, militant
interpretation of Islam that calls for the wholesale destruction of the West
in a jihad of global proportions. In the first study ever undertaken of the
writings of Wahhabism's founder, Muhammad Ibn Abd al-Wahhab (1702-1791),
Natana DeLong-Bas shatters these stereotypes and misconceptions.
[Book Note: The SUSRIS provides listings of
books on subjects relating to US-Saudi relations as a service to subscribers
but does not necessarily endorse the views expressed.]
Statement
on the Proposed United States Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia
June 11, 1987
I deeply regret the necessity, temporarily, to
withdraw the proposal to sell modified Maverick air-to-ground missiles to
Saudi Arabia because of strong congressional opposition. The seven leaders
meeting here for the economic summit recognize the importance of that region
to our mutual economic and security interests. Saudi Arabia is our staunchest
ally in the Gulf in resisting the Soviet efforts to establish a presence in
the Middle East. We need their support, and they have been cooperative. This
action precipitated by Congress sends exactly the wrong signal.
To avoid further delays, I will undertake
additional consultations with Congress and resubmit the necessary
notifications at the earliest possible date. Arms sales which meet Saudi
Arabia's legitimate defense needs and do not upset the military balance in the
region are an important part of our relationship with that country. They are
directly related to the protection of our long-term interests in the Persian
Gulf.
The Saudi-US Relations Information Service
(SUSRIS) provides you information resources and interactive features through a
web site and weekly newsletter -- all designed to enhance your understanding
of the historic relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi-US Relations Information Service is a public service of the National
Council on U.S.-Arab Relations as an element of its mission to educate
Americans about Arab countries, the Middle East, and the Islamic world.
We invite you to explore the site: signup for the SUSRIS newsletter, join
the discussion forum, browse the bookshelf and photo album, and more. Make the
SUSRIS your home page or add it to your Favorites List. Check back from time
to time to see what we've added -- what you see today is just the beginning.
Users of the The Saudi-US Relations
Information Service are assumed to have read and agreed to
our terms
and conditions and legal
disclaimer.
Copyright 2004
Imperial
Over-Reach?How to Lose Friends and
Alienate People in the Arab East Remarks by Dr.
Michael Hudson
13th Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
Washington, DC, September 13, 2004
"..That
phenomenon stimulated the nationalist
as well as the religious resistance
movements of the 20th-century against
European penetration.It looks like it will be more
of the same in the 21st, only
this time, America is the enemy.."
-- Dr. Michael Hudson
U.S.
Commends Saudi Arabia for Combating
Terrorist Financing Treasury's
Juan C. Zarate outlines global efforts
to disrupt money flows "In
some respects, these restrictions go
further than those of any country in
the world. We commend Saudi Arabia for
taking these important steps and urge
its officials to ensure that these new
rules are rapidly implemented and
enforced fully and vigorously.."
-- Juan C. Zarate
Crossroads
in US-Saudi Relations:
Jean-François Seznec Interview
"..they
are so upset about what is
happening against Saudi Arabia in this
country.. ..to make Saudi Arabia the
bad guy that we have to destroy
is going too far, and it makes
the Saudis very worried. I
think they have decided to gently
but surely cancel the
relationship with the United
States.."
Wahhabi
Islam: From Revival and Reform to
Global Jihad Introduction
By
Natana J. DeLong-Bas
"Before
9/11, few Westerners had heard of
Wahhabism. Today, it is a household
word. Frequently mentioned in
association with Osama bin Laden,
Wahhabism is portrayed by the media
and public officials as an intolerant,
puritanical, militant interpretation
of Islam that calls for the wholesale
destruction of the West in a jihad of
global proportions. In the first study
ever undertaken of the writings of
Wahhabism's founder, Muhammad Ibn Abd
al-Wahhab (1702-1791), Natana
DeLong-Bas shatters these stereotypes
and misconceptions."
Fahd's
Reign of
Achievements Arab News
"Today,
Shaaban 21,
1425H, [October
5, 2004] marks
the 23rd
anniversary of
Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques
King Fahd's
accession to the
throne. Saudi
Arabia has made
tremendous
progress in
economic,
political,
social,
educational and
health sectors
during King
Fahd's
reign.."
Complete
report ..
Saudi
Kingdom to offer
investment
opportunities in
vital projects Middle East
North Africa --
Financial
Network
"The
Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia is going
to offer
investment
opportunities in
vital projects
requiring
investments of a
total of $623
billion in such
sectors as
communication,
transport,
electricity,
water,
petrochemicals
and railroads.
The program is
to begin from
2005.."
Complete
report..
70%
Saudis Ready to
Vote in
Municipal Polls By Abeer
Mishkhas and
Somayya Jabarti,
Arab News
"Seventy
percent Saudis
surveyed in a
poll said that
they are ready
to vote in the
forthcoming
municipal
elections, while
five percent
said they are
eager to be
candidates.."
Complete
report..
Wahhabi
Islam: From Revival and
Reform to Global Jihad By
Natana J. DeLong-Bas
Book
Description Before
9/11, few Westerners had
heard of Wahhabism. Today,
it is a household word.
Frequently mentioned in
association with Osama bin
Laden, Wahhabism is
portrayed by the media and
public officials as an
intolerant, puritanical,
militant interpretation of
Islam that calls for the
wholesale destruction of the
West in a jihad of global
proportions. In the first
study ever undertaken of the
writings of Wahhabism's
founder, Muhammad Ibn Abd
al-Wahhab (1702-1791),
Natana DeLong-Bas shatters
these stereotypes and
misconceptions.
[Book
Note: The SUSRIS provides
listings of books on
subjects relating to
US-Saudi relations as a
service to subscribers but
does not necessarily endorse
the views expressed.]
Statement
on the Proposed United States
Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia
June
11, 1987
I
deeply regret the necessity,
temporarily, to withdraw the
proposal to sell modified
Maverick air-to-ground
missiles to Saudi Arabia
because of strong
congressional opposition. The
seven leaders meeting here for
the economic summit recognize
the importance of that region
to our mutual economic and
security interests. Saudi
Arabia is our staunchest ally
in the Gulf in resisting the
Soviet efforts to establish a
presence in the Middle East.
We need their support, and
they have been cooperative.
This action precipitated by
Congress sends exactly the
wrong signal.
To
avoid further delays, I will
undertake additional
consultations with Congress
and resubmit the necessary
notifications at the earliest
possible date. Arms sales
which meet Saudi Arabia's
legitimate defense needs and
do not upset the military
balance in the region are an
important part of our
relationship with that
country. They are directly
related to the protection of
our long-term interests in the
Persian Gulf.
The
Saudi-US Relations Information Service
(SUSRIS) provides you information
resources and interactive features
through a web site and weekly
newsletter -- all designed to enhance
your understanding of the historic
relationship between the United States
and Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi-US Relations Information
Service is a public service of the
National Council on U.S.-Arab
Relations as an element of its mission
to educate Americans about Arab
countries, the Middle East, and the
Islamic world.
We
invite you to explore the site: signup
for the SUSRIS newsletter, join the
discussion forum, browse the bookshelf
and photo album, and more. Make the
SUSRIS your home page or add it to
your Favorites List. Check back from
time to time to see what we've added
-- what you see today is just the
beginning.
Users
of the The Saudi-US Relations
Information Service are assumed to
have read and agreed to
our terms
and conditions and legal
disclaimer.
Copyright 2004
Crossroads
in US-Saudi Relations
Statement
on the Proposed United States Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia