SUSTG.com / Research
Discover stories, topics, and more about Saudi Arebia faster.
Recent stories from sustg
-
For Saudi Arabia, Instability in Yemen Poses Political, Security, and Economic Challenges
- February 11,2015
•
- SUSTG Team
As the political crisis in Yemen intensifies following a Houthi takeover that some in the Gulf are calling a “coup,” two recent essays provide useful analysis on the serious challenges facing Saudi Arabia and its new King Salman. Writing for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace blog, Khaled Fattah discusses the current situation in Yemen […]
-
Saudi Prince Alwaleed’s Alarab Newschannel Launches, Then Goes Dark After Controversial Interview
- February 2,2015
•
- SUSTG Team
Saudi Prince Alwaleed’s long anticipated news channel Alarab launched on Sunday, but only one day later went dark after airing an interview with a Bahraini opposition leader, according to reports. The AP reports that the Alarab television station said on its official Twitter feed “that coverage was halted for ‘technical and administrative reasons,’ and that it […]
-
Saudi Arabia’s First Social Media King Salman Nets More than 450k Followers on Twitter Since Ascending to Saudi Throne
- January 29,2015
•
- SUSTG Team
The citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are some of the most active social media users in the world. Roughly 20% of the country is on Twitter and 25% is on Facebook, according to Statista. Upon King Abdullah’s passing, then Crown Prince Salman became Saudi Arabia’s first King to use social media publicly – […]
-
The Death of King Abdullah and the Future of Saudi Arabia: 5 Storylines to Watch This Week
- January 26,2015
•
- Lucien Zeigler
The passing of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah in the early morning on Friday, January 23rd is a major event in the Kingdom’s history. The impact of the King’s reign on current and future generations will be lasting, and his death has drawn global attention to the Kingdom as the country moves forward with new leadership. […]
-
President Obama: ‘My personal condolences and the sympathies of the American people’ following death of King Abdullah as VP Biden plans visit
- January 23,2015
•
- SUSTG Team
President Obama issued a statement today on the death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, expressing his condolences and “the sympathies of the American people” to the family of the King and the people of Saudi Arabia. “It is with deep respect that I express my personal condolences and the sympathies of the American […]
-
Saudi Arabia’s 2015 Budget: A Message of Confidence and Focus on Human Capital – John Sfakianakis
- January 5,2015
•
- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s 2015 budget has captured attention as a counter-cyclical fiscal policy to spend heavily despite a projected deficit on the back of falling oil prices. SUSTG’s President Richard Wilson sat down with Dr. John Sfakianakis, Regional Director for the GCC at Ashmore Group, for a wide-ranging interview to discuss issues affecting the Saudi economy. The discussion […]
-
Saudi Arabia Hails ‘Thaw’ Between Egypt and Qatar as Sisi Meets Top Qatari Envoy in Cairo
- December 22,2014
•
- SUSTG Team
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with a top Qatari envoy, Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdel Rahman al-Thani, in Cairo Saturday in what has been reported to be a significant rapprochement between the two countries. Also in attendance was Khalid al-Tuwaijri, head of the Saudi Royal Court and the powerful private secretary to Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah. […]
-
Following Huge Dip, Saudi Markets Rebound on Government’s Spending Plan
- December 18,2014
•
- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s markets rebounded on Wednesday in response to the Government’s spending intentions in 2015, several news outlets reported today. Olzhas Auyezov of Reuters reports that markets reacted well to the Government’s plan, rebounding 4.2 percent “in a broad rally which included the petrochemicals sector.” The increase was echoed around the region as markets in […]
-
John Kerry’s Remarks at U.S. Chamber of Commerce Middle East Commercial Center Leadership Dinner
- December 12,2014
•
- SUSTG Team
In an energetic and wide-ranging speech delivered to guests attending the Middle East Commercial Center Leadership Dinner on Monday night at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Secretary of State John Kerry praised the work of the Center and the development of business relationships between the United States and the Middle East region. Secretary Kerry shared […]
-
#SaudiTBT: The Father of the Saudi Arabian National Guard HRH King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz in 1962
- December 9,2014
•
- Richard Wilson
HRH Miteb Bin Abdullah, Minister of the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) and the third oldest son of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, recently visited Washington to meet with President Obama and other senior officials to discuss strengthened bilateral cooperation between the U.S. Department of Defense and SANG. The National Guard is one […]
- 10 of 502 results<< 1 … 42 43 44 45 46 … 51 >>
MUST-READS
-
SecuritySaudi forces kill 8 wanted fugitives in security operation in Qatif
Saudi Arabian forces have killed a number of wanted fugitives in a security operation in Qatif, Eastern region, Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
-
U.S.-IraqPompeo briefs Iraqi leaders on U.S. security concerns over Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced visit to Baghdad on Tuesday and met Iraq’s prime minister and other top officials to discuss the safety of Americans in Iraq and explain U.S. security concerns amid rising Iranian activity.
-
Sri Lanka AttacksSri Lanka on alert for attacks as archbishop slams poor church security
Sri Lankan security officials have warned that Islamist militants behind Easter Sunday’s suicide bombings are planning attacks and could be dressed in uniform, as the archbishop of Colombo complained about insufficient security around churches.
-
U.S.-Saudi Security RelationshipThe Yemen Resolution and the Historical U.S.-Saudi Security Relationship
In the current dispute, Congress is leveraging several old tools for influencing security policy—including opposition to arms sales under the AECA and restrictions on foreign assistance—and previously unused tools, such as the War Powers Resolution.
-
ME Security AgreementsCooperative Security in the Middle East: History and Prospects
As Administration officials continue to consult with regional partners on the formation of MESA, many obstacles appear to exist, including ongoing disputes among its prospective members and differences in their respective interests, capabilities, and threat perceptions.
-
SecurityFour killed in failed attack on Saudi state security building
Four alleged Islamic State militants were killed on Sunday when authorities thwarted an attack on a state security building in Saudi Arabia’s central Riyadh province, authorities told state media.
-
SudanFactbox: Leading Sudanese security figures
Officers who ousted President Omar al-Bashir from three decades in power have announced that a military council will run Sudan for a transitional period lasting up to two years, followed by elections.
-
Watan 89‘Watan 89’: Saudi security forces’ explosive display of firepower
Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif watched the no-holds-barred closing ceremony of the third joint training exercise for Watan 89, a special forces team composed of 13 different sectors from the Ministry of Interior and the Presidency of State Security.
-
EgyptEgypt withdraws from U.S.-led anti-Iran security initiative
Egypt has pulled out of the U.S. effort to forge an “Arab NATO” with key Arab allies, according to four sources familiar with the decision, in a blow to the Trump administration’s strategy to contain Iranian power.
-
Terror FinancingUN Security Council binding resolution makes terror financing a serious crime
The body has threatened sanctions as a means to ensure that countries crack down on the problem. Though the topic has been addressed in part before, this is the first comprehensive measure of its kind.
- 10 of 703 results<< 1 … 43 44 45 … 71 >>
