Q&A
Christopher Boucek
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In The Media
The Desert Kingdom
Saudi Arabia is a major U.S. ally among Arab nations, yet most Americans know little about its modern system of governance or its ruling monarchy. Under reformer King Abdullah, Saudi society is changing.
Published on Oct 26, 2009
Source: WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi Show
Alongside its numerous domestic issues, Saudi Arabia is an important and active player in regional Middle East politics. King Abdullah has engaged in an activist foreign policy to advance Saudi interests in the region. The Saudis also have instituted a counter-terrorism policy that has been largely successful in rehabilitating terrorists. Yet, this model may not necessarily work for other countries in the region. As Boucek suggests, “It is a Saudi solution for a Saudi problem.”
About the Author
Christopher Boucek
Former Associate, Middle East Program
Boucek was an associate in the Carnegie Middle East Program where his research focused on security challenges in the Arabian Peninsula and Northern Africa.
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Recent Work
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