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Saudi Arabia on the edge : the uncertain future of an American ally / Thomas W. Lippman.
Publication details: Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, 2012.Edition: 1st edDescription: xii, 307 p. : 23 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781597976886 :
- 1597976881 :
- DS244.63 .L56 2012
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Summary: Of all the countries in the world that are vital to the strategic and economic interests of the United States, Saudi Arabia is the least understood by the American people. This title dissects this central Saudi paradox for American readers, including diplomats, policymakers, scholars, and students of foreign policy
Introduction -- Kings and country -- Oil rich, energy short -- Hungry people, thirsty land -- A new economic model -- The labor market and its discontents -- The education revolution -- Women: the coming breakout -- Islam, society, and the state -- Social upheaval, social welfare -- Bad neighborhood -- An evolving alliance.
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American University in Dubai | American University in Dubai | Main Collection | DS 244.63 .L56 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 5062175 |
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Of all the countries in the world that are vital to the strategic and economic interests of the United States, Saudi Arabia is the least understood by the American people. This title dissects this central Saudi paradox for American readers, including diplomats, policymakers, scholars, and students of foreign policy
"A Council on Foreign Relations book."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Kings and country -- Oil rich, energy short -- Hungry people, thirsty land -- A new economic model -- The labor market and its discontents -- The education revolution -- Women: the coming breakout -- Islam, society, and the state -- Social upheaval, social welfare -- Bad neighborhood -- An evolving alliance.
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