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Will Tahrir Come to Saudi Arabia? – Carnegie Endowment

Elizabeth — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:45:29 +0000

Protests are spreading across the Middle East and North Africa as citizens demand more accountability from their governments, better economic opportunities, and increased political representation. But protests in Saudi Arabia have been limited and muted. As cries for change gain momentum across the region, what is the future of the Saudi state? Will the House of Saud make serious efforts at reform?

Historian Robert Lacey, author of the critically acclaimed works, The Kingdom and Inside the Kingdom, discussed the future of the Saudi state. Christopher Boucek moderated.

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Run Time: 75:40

Chas Freeman Excerpt – World Affairs Today

Elizabeth — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:05:52 +0000

Ambassador Chas Freeman discusses “America’s Misadventures in the Middle East” in the context of the recent popular uprisings in the region.

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Talking with author Robert Lacey

Editor — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:45:45 +0000

SUSRIS talked with “Inside the Kingdom” author Robert Lacey about developments in Saudi Arabia, American perceptions of the Kingdom and the release of his book in paperback. We talked with the renowned British author on the sidelines of the Arab-US Policymakers Conference in Washington, DC (Oct 21-22, 2010). More on the AUSPC at www.SUSRIS.com

Amb Chas Freeman On His New Book

Editor — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:14:22 +0000

Ambassador Chas W. Freeman, Jr., talked with SUSRIS at the Arab-US Policymakers Conference in Washington, DC on October 21, 2010 about his new book, “America’s Misadventures in the Middle East.” Amb Freeman served as Ambassador of the U.S. to Saudi Arabia during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Amb Freeman opened the conference with his keynote remarks. You can read his presentation at this LINK. The book, “America’s Misadventures in the Middle East,” is available at this LINK.

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King Abdullah Book Launch at CSIS

Editor — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:31:25 +0000

Dr. S. Rob Sobhani presented his new book, “King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia: Leader of Consequence,” at an event held at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. on February 24, 2010. In this video from CSIS he provides an overview of the book and anecdotes from his two-years of research in its preparation. For more on the book visit: KingAbdullahBook.com

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