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Saudi Arabia in Flux

The Saudi Paradox. Michael Scott Doran.
Foreign Affairs Jan-Feb 2004 v83 i1 p35 (5668 words)

1. Why can Saudi Arabia be considered a "dual monarchy"?




2. What is the Wahhabi movement and why is it important?




3. Why is Saudi Arabia an important player in Middle East politics?




4. What sectors of Saudi society are anti-West? What could this portend for the United States?