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SAUDI-US RELATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE
| Newsletter
#78 October
11-17, 2004 |
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NEWS
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Headlines of Interest
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GulfWire
Digest Saudi Arabia News |
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GulfWire
Digest Saudi Arabia Business |
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Arab
News Headlines & Links |
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WHAT'S NEW
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"The
Dynamics of Economic and Commercial Reform: Near-Term Prognoses -- Usamah
Al-Kurdi" |
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"Why
Reforge the U.S. and Saudi Relationship?" -- An Interview with Anthony Cordesman |
| > |
"Virginia
Exports: Diversifying for New Saudi Demand," by
Grant F. Smith |
| > |
Congressman
Encouraging Strong U.S.-Saudi Relations Deserves Support |
| > |
Saudi-US Relations Information Service
(SUSRIS) & Saudi-American Forum (SAF) Quarterly Summary |
| > |
"Arab
World Economies: Prosperity Amidst Political Uncertainty," by Brad Bourland |
| > |
"Robert
Jordan's Crucible," by Jim Landers |
| > |
"Beyond
Anger and Counterterrorism: A New Grand Strategy for U.S. and Arab Relations,"
by Anthony Cordesman |
| > |
"How
to Reform Saudi Arabia Without Handing It to Extremists" -- Panel
Discussion |
| > |
"Shaybah
Cafe: Saudi Aramco Gathers Business Leaders to Ponder Future," by Stephen L. Brundage and Rick Snedeker |
| > |
"Saudi Trial Could Alter Pace of Reform,"
by Scott Wilson |
| > |
"Crises
and Opportunities in U.S.-Saudi Relations:
Ambassador Robert Jordan Interview" |
| > |
"Saudi Arabia -- Tragedy and Triumph,"
by Peter C. Valenti |
| > |
"The Impact of U.S. Visa
Policies: Implications for America's Economy -- An Initial Inquiry,"
by National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce |
| > |
"Saudi
Arabia: Driving Michigan Export Growth," by Grant F. Smith |
| > |
"Saudis
Fight Militancy With Jobs," by Scott Wilson |
| > |
"Foreign
Investment In Saudi Arabia's Energy Sector," by Gawdat Bahgat |
| > |
"U.S.-Saudi
Relations: A Glass Half Empty, Or Half Full? -- An Interview With Thomas Lippman" |
| > |
"Top
Figures Prepare to Contest Polls,"
by P.K. Abdul Ghafour |
| > |
"Saudi
Arabian Oil Fields Brimming" |
| > |
News
In Depth: Saudi
Arabia Launches New PR Campaign |
| > |
"The
Day I Met My Dad," by Steve Furman |
| > |
News
In Depth: Saudi
Arabia Ready to Boost Crude Oil Output |
| > |
Mosque by David Macaulay
-- A Book Review |
| > |
"How the Holy Warriors Learned to
Hate," by Waleed Ziad |
| > |
"Terror, Students, Policy and Relationships: A Congressman
Looks to the Future" |
| > |
"Lunch with a
Prince," by Steve Furman |
| > |
"From
Exclusivism to Accommodation: Doctrinal and Legal Evolution of Wahhabism"
-- Part 5, by Abdulaziz
H. Al-Fahad |
| > |
"How
Does the Saudi Relationship With the Bush Family Affect U.S. Foreign Policy?"
-- An E-mail Debate between Craig Unger and
Rachel Bronson |
| > |
"The Ambush"
A Poem By Nimah Ismail Nawwab |
| > |
"From
Exclusivism to Accommodation: Doctrinal and Legal Evolution of Wahhabism"
-- Part 4, by Abdulaziz
H. Al-Fahad |
| > |
"Saudi
Arabia Proposes Sending Islamic Forces to Iraq" |
| > |
"9-11
Commission Report -- Saudi Arabia" |
| > |
"Secretary Powell Interview
-- Al Ikhbariya Television, Saudi Arabia" |
| > |
"From
Exclusivism to Accommodation: Doctrinal and Legal Evolution of Wahhabism"
-- Part 3, by Abdulaziz
H. Al-Fahad |
| > |
"Saudi
Society, Reform and Terrorism," by Dr. Haifa R. Jamal Al-Lail |
| > |
"Drill
Bits and Data Bytes: The Texas-Saudi Export Relationship
," by Grant F. Smith |
| > |
"From
Exclusivism to Accommodation: Doctrinal and Legal Evolution of Wahhabism"
-- Part 2, by Abdulaziz
H. Al-Fahad |
| > |
"U.S.-Saudi
Relations:
Online Discussion with Rachel Bronson" |
| > |
"A
Combustible Mix: Politics, Terror, Oil and the Future of the U.S.-Saudi
Relationship" -- Remarks by Chas W. Freeman, Jr. |
| > |
"From
Exclusivism to Accommodation: Doctrinal and Legal Evolution of Wahhabism"
-- Part 1, by Abdulaziz
H. Al-Fahad |
| > |
"Cooperation with Saudi Arabia on Combating Terror
Financing" -- Jody Myers' Testimony |
| > |
"In
Rare Public Dialogue, Saudi Women Talk Rights," by Faiza
Saleh Ambah |
| > |
"A
Combustible Mix: Politics, Terror, Oil and the Future of the U.S.-Saudi
Relationship" -- Thomas W. Lippman |
| > |
"Blackening the Face of Terrorism in Saudi Arabia,"
by Eric Watkins |
| > |
"The
Saudi Arabia that I Remember," by John R. Bradley |
| > |
"Playing
Into the Enemy's Hands," by Patrick J. Buchanan |
| > |
Saudi-US
Relations Information Service (SUSRIS) & Saudi-American Forum (SAF) Quarterly Summary |
| > |
"John Kerry's Saudi
Sucker Punch," by Ashraf Fahim |
| > |
"The
Crisis Within," by Thomas W. Lippman |
| > |
U.S.
Advice to American Citizens in Saudi Arabia |
| > |
Terrorism
Updates |
| > |
"Threats
to U.S.-Saudi Ties," by Dr. James J. Zogby |
| > |
"Dad
Loved Saudi Arabia and Its People: Frank Floyd Jr.,"
by Barbara Ferguson
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"Homemade
Oil Crisis," by David Ignatius |
| > |
"Remembering
President Ronald Reagan and the U.S.-Saudi Relationship" |
| > |
"The
Attack in Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia: Reflections on
'Tolerance,'" by John Duke Anthony |
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"Prince
of a Guy or Al-Qaida Spy?" by John Eisenberg |
| > |
"A
Diplomat's Call for War," by Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz
Al-Saud |
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Joint
U.S. and Saudi Action in the Financial War on Terror -- Remarks of
Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary Juan Zarate |
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Economic
Reform in Saudi Arabia -- Summary of Remarks by Usamah Al-Kurdi |
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"Novak:
Bandar, Bush and 'Plan of Attack,'" by Robert Novak |
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"Who
Authorized the Flights? Clarke claims responsibility," by Alexander Bolton |
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"U.S. Group
Gets Positive View of Kingdom,"
by Roger
Harrison |
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Attack
in Khobar - Special Report |
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"Saudi Arabia's
Oil Reserves," by Dr. Sadad Al-Husseini |
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"Fatal Friendship," by
Patrick J. Buchanan |
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"Saudis Out to Help the U.S., Not
Push for Bush Re-election," by Frank Richter |
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U.S.-Saudi
Relations and Global Energy Security -- Part 3 -- Guy Caruso |
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"Restoring
Saudi Visitor Flow: The American Stake
," by Tanya Hsu and Hassan Elkhalil, Esq., Forecasts and
quantitative analysis provided by Grant F. Smith |
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U.S.-Saudi
Relations and Global Energy Security -- Part 2 -- Kyle McSlarrow |
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U.S.-Saudi
Anti-terror
Cooperation on the Rise -- An Interview with Amb. Richard W. Murphy |
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An
Item of Interest from SUSRIS
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 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
[more]
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An
Item of Interest from SUSRIS
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 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
[more]
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this item]
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 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
[more]
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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."
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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..
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On
the Bookshelf |
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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.
[more]
Ordering
Information
[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.]
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From
the History of U.S.-Saudi Relations |
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 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.
Source: Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library
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About
the Saudi-US Relations Information Service |
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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
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We invite you to explore the site: signup for the SUSRIS newsletter, join
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| Newsletter
#78 October
11-17, 2004 |
|
NEWS
|
|
Headlines
of Interest |
| > |
GulfWire
Digest Saudi Arabia News |
| > |
GulfWire
Digest Saudi Arabia Business |
| > |
Arab
News Headlines & Links |
|
|
|
|
|
WHAT'S
NEW
|
| > |
"The
Dynamics of Economic and Commercial Reform:
Near-Term Prognoses -- Usamah Al-Kurdi" |
| > |
"Why
Reforge the U.S. and Saudi Relationship?"
-- An Interview with Anthony Cordesman |
| > |
"Virginia
Exports: Diversifying for New Saudi Demand
," by
Grant F. Smith |
| > |
Congressman
Encouraging Strong U.S.-Saudi Relations Deserves
Support |
| > |
Saudi-US
Relations Information Service (SUSRIS) &
Saudi-American Forum (SAF) Quarterly Summary |
| > |
"Arab
World Economies: Prosperity Amidst Political
Uncertainty," by Brad Bourland |
| > |
"Robert
Jordan's Crucible," by
Jim Landers |
| > |
"Beyond
Anger and Counterterrorism: A New Grand Strategy
for U.S. and Arab Relations," by Anthony
Cordesman |
| > |
"How
to Reform Saudi Arabia Without Handing It to
Extremists" -- Panel Discussion |
| > |
"Shaybah
Cafe: Saudi Aramco Gathers Business Leaders to
Ponder Future," by Stephen L. Brundage and
Rick Snedeker |
| > |
"Saudi
Trial Could Alter Pace of Reform
," by Scott Wilson |
| > |
"Crises
and Opportunities in U.S.-Saudi Relations:
Ambassador Robert Jordan Interview" |
| > |
"Saudi
Arabia -- Tragedy and Triumph," by Peter C.
Valenti |
| > |
"The
Impact of U.S. Visa Policies: Implications for
America's Economy -- An Initial Inquiry,"
by National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce |
| > |
"Saudi
Arabia: Driving Michigan Export Growth
," by Grant F. Smith |
| > |
"Saudis
Fight Militancy With Jobs," by Scott Wilson |
| > |
"Foreign
Investment In Saudi Arabia's Energy
Sector," by Gawdat Bahgat |
| > |
"U.S.-Saudi
Relations: A Glass Half Empty, Or Half Full? --
An Interview With Thomas Lippman" |
| > |
"Top
Figures Prepare to Contest Polls,"
by P.K. Abdul Ghafour |
| > |
"Saudi
Arabian Oil Fields Brimming" |
| > |
News
In Depth: Saudi Arabia Launches New PR Campaign |
| > |
"The
Day I Met My Dad," by Steve Furman |
| > |
News
In Depth: Saudi Arabia Ready to Boost Crude Oil
Output |
| > |
Mosque
by
David Macaulay -- A Book Review |
| > |
"How
the Holy Warriors Learned to Hate," by
Waleed Ziad |
| > |
"Terror,
Students, Policy and Relationships: A
Congressman Looks to the Future" |
| > |
"Lunch
with a Prince," by Steve Furman |
| > |
"From
Exclusivism to Accommodation: Doctrinal and
Legal Evolution of Wahhabism" -- Part 5, by
Abdulaziz
H. Al-Fahad |
| > |
"How
Does the Saudi Relationship With the Bush Family
Affect U.S. Foreign Policy?" -- An E-mail
Debate between Craig Unger and Rachel Bronson |
| > |
"The
Ambush"
A Poem By Nimah Ismail Nawwab |
| > |
"From
Exclusivism to Accommodation: Doctrinal and
Legal Evolution of Wahhabism" -- Part 4, by
Abdulaziz
H. Al-Fahad |
| > |
"Saudi
Arabia Proposes Sending Islamic Forces to
Iraq" |
| > |
"9-11
Commission Report -- Saudi Arabia" |
| > |
"Secretary
Powell Interview -- Al Ikhbariya Television,
Saudi Arabia" |
| > |
"From
Exclusivism to Accommodation: Doctrinal and
Legal Evolution of Wahhabism" -- Part 3, by
Abdulaziz
H. Al-Fahad |
| > |
"Saudi
Society, Reform and Terrorism," by Dr.
Haifa R. Jamal Al-Lail |
| > |
"Drill
Bits and Data Bytes: The Texas-Saudi Export
Relationship
," by Grant F. Smith |
| > |
"From
Exclusivism to Accommodation: Doctrinal and
Legal Evolution of Wahhabism" -- Part 2, by
Abdulaziz
H. Al-Fahad |
| > |
"U.S.-Saudi
Relations:
Online Discussion with Rachel Bronson" |
| > |
"A
Combustible Mix: Politics, Terror, Oil and the
Future of the U.S.-Saudi Relationship" --
Remarks by Chas W. Freeman, Jr. |
| > |
"From
Exclusivism to Accommodation: Doctrinal and
Legal Evolution of Wahhabism" -- Part 1, by
Abdulaziz
H. Al-Fahad |
| > |
"Cooperation
with Saudi Arabia on Combating Terror
Financing" -- Jody Myers' Testimony |
| > |
"In
Rare Public Dialogue, Saudi Women Talk
Rights," by
Faiza Saleh Ambah |
| > |
"A
Combustible Mix: Politics, Terror, Oil and the
Future of the U.S.-Saudi Relationship" --
Thomas
W. Lippman |
| > |
"Blackening
the Face of Terrorism in Saudi Arabia," by
Eric Watkins |
| > |
"The
Saudi Arabia that I Remember," by
John R. Bradley |
| > |
"Playing
Into the Enemy's Hands," by Patrick J.
Buchanan |
| > |
Saudi-US
Relations Information Service (SUSRIS) &
Saudi-American Forum (SAF) Quarterly Summary |
| > |
"John
Kerry's Saudi Sucker Punch," by Ashraf
Fahim |
| > |
"The
Crisis Within," by Thomas W. Lippman |
| > |
U.S.
Advice to American Citizens in Saudi Arabia |
| > |
Terrorism
Updates |
| > |
"Threats
to U.S.-Saudi Ties," by Dr. James J. Zogby |
| > |
"Dad
Loved Saudi Arabia and Its People: Frank Floyd
Jr.,"
by Barbara Ferguson |
| > |
"Homemade
Oil Crisis
," by David Ignatius |
| > |
"Remembering
President Ronald Reagan and the U.S.-Saudi
Relationship" |
| > |
"The
Attack in Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia: Reflections on
'Tolerance,'" by John Duke Anthony |
| > |
"Prince
of a Guy or Al-Qaida Spy?" by John
Eisenberg |
| > |
"A
Diplomat's Call for War," by Prince Bandar
bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud |
|
|
|
|
An
Item of Interest from SUSRIS
|
|
|
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
[more]
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to top
[Discuss
this item]
|
|
An
Item of Interest from SUSRIS
|
|
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
[more]
Back
to top
[Discuss
this item]
|
|
|
Crossroads
in US-Saudi Relations:
Jean-Fran�ois 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.."
[more]
Back
to top
[Discuss
this item]
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
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