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The 13 ‘Programs’ in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 document, released on Monday April 25th, provides an ambitious roadmap for significant changes to the Kingdom’s economy and society over the next 15 years. The document highlights three general themes: a “vibrant society“, a “thriving economy“, and an “ambitious nation,” under which the document makes commitments to achieve progress on both […]
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Graphic: Visualizing the Themes in Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’ Roadmap
Saudi Arabia’s recently released ‘Vision 2030’ provides the framework of ambitious plans to transform the Kingdom’s economy and society. Additional details – especially in regard to the economy-focused National Transformation Program – will be released over the next 4-6 weeks. Drafted by the Council of Economic and Development Affairs on instructions from King Salman, the just-released document provides […]
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President Obama, King Salman Attend GCC Summit in Riyadh; Pledge to build on ‘Deep Strategic Partnership’
President Obama and King Salman attended the summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia today at the Al-Diriyah Palace. The White House on Wednesday called the summit “an important opportunity for the United States and its Gulf partners to strengthen cooperation against [the Islamic State group] and also to address regional […]
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Muted Reception for President Obama in Riyadh Belies Strong U.S.-Saudi Cooperation on Security, Economy
President Obama arrived in Riyadh today to a chilly official reception from Saudi Arabia indicative of strained ties between his administration and the Kingdom. While King Salman welcomed the other heads of state of the visiting GCC leaders with “pomp and circumstance,” President Obama deplaned Air Force One and was met by the governor of Riyadh […]
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Deputy Crown Prince: Saudi National Transformation Plan Part of Larger ‘Vision for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’ to be Unveiled April 25
During another interview with Bloomberg last week Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the “Vision for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” – a comprehensive plan the includes developmental, economic and social aspects and is intended to position Saudi Arabia for a post-oil era – will be announced on April 25th. The National Transformation Plan […]
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Saudi Students in the U.S. Drop by 33% as Popular Program Undergoes ‘Re-Evaluation’
According to Dr. Mohammad Al-Isa, Cultural Attaché to the United States, the number of Saudi students studying in the United States has fallen from 120,000 in 2015 to 80,000 in 2016, reports Arab News. The drop comes as the popular program has been “re-evaluated,” with new scholarship program guidelines that are significantly tighter and limit participants to […]
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King Salman Arrives in Turkey after Egypt visit, Awarded Highest State Medal by Erdogan in Ankara
Following a 5-day trip to Egypt, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman visited Turkey, a key ally in the struggle to defeat the self-described ISIS in neighboring Syria and Iraq. King Salman met today with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and will stay in Ankara until Wednesday, and then will travel to Istanbul for the 13th annual meeting with the Organization of […]
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In Yemen, Airstrikes, Demonstrations, and a Prisoner Swap Ahead of Planned April 10 Ceasefire
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Shi’ite rebels in Yemen said Monday it released 109 Yemeni detainees in exchange for nine Saudis who were being held as the war moves toward winding down, according to reports. With a deadline of April 10th for a cessation of hostilities and peace talks in Kuwait to follow, the Saudi-led war […]
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Council of Economic and Development Affairs Approves Over 130 Reforms to Evolve Saudi Arabia’s Economy
Saudi Arabia’s most influential economic policy-making body has approved 133 recommendations on improving the competitiveness of the Kingdom’s economy, which will be announced within the next six months. Saudi Arabia’s Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) – the main economic policy making agency which includes 22 key ministers and his chaired by Deputy Crown […]
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Ahead of Obama’s Visit in April, Four U.S. Senators Visit Saudi Arabia
HRH King Salman and other top Saudi leaders met in Riyadh with four visiting U.S. Senators ahead of a scheduled visit by U.S. President Barack Obama in April. The delegation included ranking Senate Foreign Relations Committee member Ben Cardin, D-M.D., and included Democratic Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts, Republican Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado and […]
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Obama: More Airstrikes and Troops to Iraq to Defeat Islamic State
The U.S. will deploy another 475 troops to Iraq to help support Kurdish and Iraqi security forces working to defeat IS. Those troops will join the several hundred American troops Obama deployed in June, but none of them are working in a direct combat role and they will provide support through training, equipment and intelligence, said Obama.
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Kerry in Iraq to congratulate new premier, build alliance against Islamic State
Kerry met with new Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and other senior officials. His visit is timed to precede President Obama’s speech Wednesday evening laying out a multi-pronged plan to confront militants who have seized large swaths of Iraqi and Syrian territory with stunning speed and battlefield prowess.
- NPR - Obama To Push Military Campaign Against Islamic State Militants
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- Defense News - Republican Leaders Want Clear Islamic State Plan from Obama
- BBC News - John Kerry says world cannot watch IS evil spread
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Iraqi parliament approves new government headed by Haider al-Abadi
Iraq's parliament approved a new government headed by Haider al-Abadi as prime minister on Monday night, in a bid to rescue Iraq from collapse, with sectarianism and Arab-Kurdish tensions on the rise.
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Poll: Public supports strikes in Iraq, Syria; Obama’s ratings hover near his all-time lows – The Washington Post
Americans overwhelmingly view Islamic State terrorists as a serious threat to vital U.S. interests and, in a significant shift, widely support airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. The nation’s increasingly hawkish mood will form part of the backdrop for a speech by President Obama on Wednesday, when he will outline his thinking on how to confront the threat from the Islamic State. Obama’s remarks will come a day after he confers with congressional leaders at the White House about the administration’s planning.
- Stratfor - Opinion: The Virtue of Subtlety: A U.S. Strategy Against the Islamic State
- Defense One - Islamic State Dominates the Post-Recess Conversation in Congress
- CBS News - Obama to outline plan to fight ISIS
- Military Times - Obama, Congress in legal gray area over powers to fight Islamic State
- CFR - How the Lessons of Iraq Are Shaping the Fight Against the Islamic State
- ME Briefing - Opinion: ISIL May Represent a Turning Point for the US Role in the Middle East
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Sunni Tribes Join Iraqi Forces in Battle Backed by U.S. Airstrikes
Sunni tribes joined forces with Iraq's Shiite-dominated military, backed by U.S. airstrikes, in a coordinated assault on insurgents, an operation hailed by Iraqi politicians as a model for the cooperation needed to defeat Sunni extremists. The Sunni tribes had been fighting Islamic State militants for months around the town of Haditha, where a strategic dam is located. But they only succeeding in beating back the fighters...
- WSJ - U.S. Launches Airstrikes in Haditha, Expanding Iraqi Bombing Campaign
- New York Magazine - Meet the Female Recruiters of ISIS
- Guardian - Obama says he will outline Isis strategy in speech on Wednesday
- Juan Cole Blog - Top 5 Signs the US is de facto allied with Iran versus ISIL
- AP - Arab League chief: Confront Islamic State group
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As U.S. seeks commitments in fight against Islamic State, its focus is tightly on Iraq
President Obama and his top national security officials are fanning out across the globe this week and next, seeking commitments to help the Iraqi government in its fight against Islamic State militants. Those expecting an international action plan against the Islamic State in neighboring Syria are likely to be disappointed.
- Reuters - U.S. says forms 'core coalition' to counter Iraq militants
- BBC - Iran 'backs US military contacts' to fight Islamic State
- New York Times - U.S. and Allies Form Coalition With Intent to Destroy ISIS
- Politico - U.S. leaders press NATO on ISIL
- National Journal - Opinion: Can We Shed Bush Baggage to Confront ISIS?
- Boston Globe - US wants more from Saudis in fight against extremists
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Iran dramatically shifts Iraq policy to confront Islamic State
But even more surprising than the thaw in relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia is Iran’s tacit acceptance of American bombing in Iraq nearly three years after the last U.S. troops left the country. Here, again, Iran reversed its traditional foreign policy stance in the face of a mutual threat.
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Saudi court jails 17 for seeking to fight in Iraq
A Saudi Arabian court jailed 17 men for up to 26 years on Monday for seeking to fight in Iraq and funding militants, official media reported, part of a security crackdown in which scores have been imprisoned in recent weeks.
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As battle lines shift in Iraq, Sunnis who welcomed the Islamic State fear retribution
A day after breaking through a siege by Islamic State militants on the Shiite town of Amerli, Iraqi forces and pro-government militias on Monday pushed their way into nearby villages they accuse of helping to enforce the months-long blockade.
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Iraq and Syria pose Saudi dilemma – failed states or Iran proxies
What the Al Saud dynasty most wants in both countries is a stable government with strong Sunni representation that could act as a bulwark both against what they see as Iranian expansionism and a Sunni militant ideology that threatens their own rule.
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