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Is Obama Ignoring American Rights in Saudi Arabia?
By Amanda Gramley
“The United States and the international community have been appalled and outraged by the threats, the beatings and imprisonments of the last few days. I strongly condemn these unjust actions.” This is a…
Obama should take a firm stand against Saudi Arabia too
As the protests in Iran continue, President Obama is wisely toughening his stance against the Iranian government. That he is gradually strengthening his rhetoric is a brilliant example of his ability to navigate politically…
NRO: Hide and Seek
By Nina Shea and Ali al-Ahmed For nearly 25 years, the Islamic Saudi Academy (ISA), the Virginia school founded by royal decree of Saudi King Fahd in 1984, immersed students of its Islamic-studies curriculum in the same Wahhabi…
American Praising of Saudi Despots is Counterproductive
By Kate McMahon
Washington DC - I am perplexed by the level of excitement surrounding the opening of King Abdullah University this week. The silliness reminds me of the contestants in the TV program, "The Price is Right." Where…