Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz

King Abdullah’s Mixed Legacy

Published January 23, 2015by Thomas Lippman 4 Comments

by Thomas Lippman King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia, who died early Friday morning at the age of 90 or 91, left a very mixed legacy – stability, prosperity, and widespread popularity at home, but war and crisis all… Continue Reading →

The Saudis Aren’t Going Anywhere

Published September 13, 2013by Thomas Lippman 2 Comments

by Thomas W. Lippman Whenever a Saudi Arabian king or senior prince publicly criticizes U.S. policy, they inevitably touch off speculation about how the Saudis may be rethinking their security alliance with the United States. The Saudis have lost confidence… Continue Reading →

Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz

King Abdullah’s Mixed Legacy

The Saudis Aren’t Going Anywhere

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