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Archives: Saudi Arabia
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![Why is the US helping Saudi Arabia target Yemen’s future?](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/10/why-is-the-us-helping-saudi-arab-187x137.jpg)
Why is the US helping Saudi Arabia target Yemen’s future?
By Neil Thompson | (Informed Comment ) | - - Saudi Arabia has long been accused of needlessly hitting civilian targets during its air campaign in neighbouring Yemen. Most commentators have put…![US Should Stop Making Excuses for Saudi Violations in Yemen](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/10/us-should-stop-making-excuses-fo-187x137.jpg)
US Should Stop Making Excuses for Saudi Violations in Yemen
By Priyanka Motaparthy | ( Human Rights Watch) | - - Despite rising outrage over the bloody civilian toll in Yemen’s war, the United States administration is showing no signs of breaking…![Saudi Airstrikes kill Hundreds of Civilians, maim hundreds at Yemeni Funeral](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/10/saudi-airstrikes-kill-hundreds-o-187x137.jpg)
Saudi Airstrikes kill Hundreds of Civilians, maim hundreds at Yemeni Funeral
By TeleSur | - - Saudi Arabia and 10 of its Middle East allies began their military offensive in Yemen with over 100 warplanes and 150,000 troops. Saudi-led warplanes killed at least…![Can Saudi Arabia Survive its Economic ‘Shock Therapy’?](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/10/can-saudi-arabia-survive-its-eco-187x137.jpg)
Can Saudi Arabia Survive its Economic ‘Shock Therapy’?
By Nasser Saidi | (Project Syndicate) | - - BEIRUT – Saudi Arabia has long relied on oil to fuel its economic growth and development. Last year, oil accounted for about three-quarters…![Saudi women demand full rights, end to guardianship system](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/09/saudi-women-demand-full-rights-e-187x137.jpg)
Saudi women demand full rights, end to guardianship system
By Sarah Aziza | ( Waging Nonviolence ) | - - In Saudi Arabia, a country many view as synonymous with gender discrimination, women are seeing signs of change. While a few…![How the JASTA override on Saudi could Bite Americans in the Ass](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/09/how-the-jasta-override-on-saudi-187x137.jpg)
How the JASTA override on Saudi could Bite Americans in the Ass
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | - - President Obama vetoed the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, but Congress has for the first time in his presidency over-ridden his veto.…![Questioning US Arms Sales, impunity for Saudi Arabia](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/09/questioning-us-arms-sales-impuni-187x137.jpg)
Questioning US Arms Sales, impunity for Saudi Arabia
By Carlyn Meyer | (Informed Comment) | - - The bi-partisan failure to review the nature and benefit of the US-Saudi relationship has been a striking feature of US foreign policy for…![UN Calls Out Saudi Arabia for Killing Yemeni Women and Children](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/09/un-calls-out-saudi-arabia-for-ki-187x137.jpg)
UN Calls Out Saudi Arabia for Killing Yemeni Women and Children
By TeleSur | - - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon demanded all parties fighting in Yemen "fully respect their obligations under international humanitarian law." In a rare move, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon called…![Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia Must End, Says UK Parliament Report](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/09/arms-sales-to-saudi-arabia-must-187x137.jpg)
Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia Must End, Says UK Parliament Report
TeleSur | - - Two parliamentary committees said it was likely Saudi Arabia used U.K. weapons to target civilians, but Tory lawmakers blocked a vote on suspending sales. Sales of British weapons…![Saudi Bigot-in-Chief Declares Iranian Shiites “Not Muslim”](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/09/saudi-bigot-in-chief-declares-ir-187x137.jpg)
Saudi Bigot-in-Chief Declares Iranian Shiites “Not Muslim”
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | - - `Abd al-Aziz Al Shaikh, the chief jurisconsult or mufti for the interpretation of Muslim law in Saudi Arabia, said Wednesday that Iranian Shiites…![Saudis Should Not Run Hajj Pilgrimage: Iran](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/09/saudis-should-not-run-hajj-pilgr-187x137.jpg)
Saudis Should Not Run Hajj Pilgrimage: Iran
TeleSur | - - Pilgrims from Iran will be unable to attend hajj, which starts on Sept. 11 this year after talks between the two countries on arrangements broke down in May.…![Economic Damage from Civil War Costs poverty-stricken Yemen $14 Billion](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/08/economic-damage-from-civil-war-c-187x137.jpg)
Economic Damage from Civil War Costs poverty-stricken Yemen $14 Billion
TeleSur | - - The civil war in Yemen has caused a humanitarian disaster. The cost from damage to infrastructure and economic losses in Yemen's civil war is more than $14 billion…![How Twitter robots spam critics of Saudi Arabia & Shiite Muslims](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/07/how-twitter-robots-spam-critics-187x137.jpg)
How Twitter robots spam critics of Saudi Arabia & Shiite Muslims
By Brian Whitaker | ( Al-Bab.com ) | - - For several weeks now there has been growing evidence that Twitter is being used for a covert and highly organised propaganda operation…![Arab Street Shocked as Saudi Delegation Visits Israel](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/07/arab-street-shocked-as-saudi-del-187x137.jpg)
Arab Street Shocked as Saudi Delegation Visits Israel
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | - - The Egyptian news site the Arab Observer Network reports that the visit to Israel of a former Saudi military intelligence officer, Gen. Anwar…![](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/07/Screen-Shot-2016-07-19-at-12.38.32-AM-750x427-1-187x137.png)
Iranian Hardliners Want to Stop Blocking Twitter — to Defeat Saudi Propaganda
By Mahsa Alimardani | ( GlobalVoices.org) | - - A group of Iranian government hardliners, who typically stand at the forefront of policies curtailing freedom of expression, are demanding that Iran stop…![Why are Saudi-led Airstrikes Targeting Civilian Factories in Yemen?](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/07/why-are-saudi-led-airstrikes-tar-187x137.jpg)
Why are Saudi-led Airstrikes Targeting Civilian Factories in Yemen?
Human Rights Watch | - - Unlawful Attacks Harm Economy, Show Need for Victim Compensation (Beirut) Saudi Arabia-led coalition airstrikes have unlawfully hit numerous factories, warehouses, and other civilian economic structures in…![Is Iran winning their Mideast Cold War with Saudi Arabia?](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/07/is-iran-winning-their-mideast-co-187x137.jpg)
Is Iran winning their Mideast Cold War with Saudi Arabia?
By Robert Harvey | (Project Syndicate) | - - LONDON – A cold war is taking place in a very hot place. A key component of the sectarian competition between Shia and…![How ISIL’s attacks on Saudi Arabia aimed at Undermining the Monarchy’s Legitimacy](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/07/how-isils-attacks-on-saudi-arabi-187x137.jpg)
How ISIL’s attacks on Saudi Arabia aimed at Undermining the Monarchy’s Legitimacy
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | - - Saudi Arabia was rocked yesterday by three terrorist attacks, presumably the work of Daesh (ISIL, ISIS). The attacks were carefully distributed and aimed…![4th of July US Consulate attack in Saudi Arabia: Suicide Bomber injures Guards](http://web.archive.org./web/20161121034419im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/07/4th-of-july-us-consulate-attack-187x137.jpg)