The U.S. is the best-positioned major economy to withstand a cutoff of Mideast oil. This fact informs Trump’s Iran policy.
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Can We Sit Out A Gulf War?
Tag Archives: Saudi Arabia
A Young Woman’s Luck And Smarts
It may be better to be lucky than smart, but it is best to be both.
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Another Example Of Persian Gulf Justice
There are nations that are friends, and others that are friendly when it is convenient. The difference matters.
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Khashoggi In Context
In response to the Khashoggi murder, we can satisfy our emotions or address our self-interest, but not both.
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The Middle East’s Bravest Woman
In an act reminiscent of Rosa Parks, a Saudi woman bared her legs, arms and hair in public.
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Make Room For The New Energy Superpower
There are strategic as well as financial benefits to being the top oil and gas producer with a thriving export business.
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Little Girls And Pink Balloons
Even in the aftermath of tragedy, young fans should be able to look forward to a memorable concert and a shower of balloons.
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Privatized Diplomacy
Party loyalty gets you only so far in an election season, as Obama discovered with his first veto override yesterday.
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A Case Against Financial Transparency
There is a good argument that the U.S. should be transparent about our debt to the Saudis – but not right now.
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Big Questions Hang Over A Big IPO
An IPO by Saudi Arabia’s oil giant could be the biggest ever, but it comes with equally big caveats for investors.
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