The double-act wears thin

Article Abstract:

Saudi Arabia may at last have ended diplomatic relations with Afghanistan, but it appears reluctant to support the US in hunting down Osama bin Laden. Many ordinary Saudis agree with bin Laden's criticism of Saudi links with the US. Saudi Arabia has also encouraged the growth of Islam abroad.

International relations, Afghan foreign relations, Afghanistan, bin Laden, Osama

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Scuds bad, everything else good

Article Abstract:

Pres Bush wants to limit nuclear weapons in the Middle East. This policy shifts the focus from the competitive business of selling conventional weapons to various countries. Congress and Bush are clashing over proposed sales of fighter bombers and ground-attack aircraft to Saudi Arabia.

International trade, Military policy, Defense industry, Bush, George H.W.

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The fatwa against the royal family

Article Abstract:

Saudi Arabia's royal family has come under attack from the puritanical sect the Wahhabis for supporting the US war against terrorism. The Wahhabis hold a strong position and give legitimacy to the ruling al-Saud family.

Influence, Monarchy, Fahd, King of Saudi Arabia

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