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Washington Post Editorial: Obama Right to Veto JASTA
An editorial in today’s edition of the Washington Post calls for President Obama to veto the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) which reduces foreign sovereign immunity by allowing U.S. courts to hear cases involving claims against a foreign state for injuries, death, or damages that occur inside the United States as a result of […]
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Ramadan Must-Watch TV: ‘Selfie 2’
Ramadan in Saudi Arabia is more than a month of fasting and personal reflection. It is a communal up-ending of one’s normal schedule with work, school and every facet of daily life rearranged in order to fulfill one of the five main pillars of Islam while also coming through this trial healthy and whole. Saudi […]
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State Department Readout of Secretary Kerry’s Dinner with Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Secretary Kerry hosted Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on June 13 for an iftar dinner in recognition of the Deputy Crown Prince’s visit to the United States. “The two reviewed the strong and enduring relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia and discussed a broad range of regional issues, including Yemen, Syria, Libya, […]
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Comprehensive Document Outlining Saudi Arabia’s Counterterrorism Strategy, Successes Released
The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington has distributed a comprehensive document outlining the Kingdom’s efforts to fight terrorism. The detailed publication was distributed to Congress as debate regarding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks heat up following the recent unanimous Senate vote to pass the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) bill. The Kingdom […]
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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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Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Prince Abdullah Al-Saud Writes in Huffington Post
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States Prince Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki Al-Saud has written his first op-ed since his arrival in Washington. The post, “Confronting Extremism,” was published in the Huffington Post. “Extremism, especially violent extremism, is a scourge on the planet. Those who promote extremist ideologies or sponsor acts of violence in […]
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FM Al-Jubeir Blasts Critics of Saudi Arabia’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts: ‘It is in our National Interest to Defeat Terrorism’
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir wrote his second op-ed in three weeks in a U.S. publication, this time blasting critics of Saudi Arabia’s counter-terrorism efforts. “Those who accuse Saudi Arabia of supporting violent extremism not only fail to acknowledge the kingdom’s leadership in combating terrorism around the world but also do not see that it is […]
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With 49 New Arrests, Saudi Arabia Continues Clamp Down on Domestic Extremists
Saudi Arabia has arrested 49 suspected terrorists over the past 10 days, according to Saudi officials and as reported in the Saudi Gazette. The arrests were “a preemptive crackdown in various parts of the Kingdom,” security sources said, adding that the suspected terrorists surrendered without any resistance. They consisted of 36 Saudis, six Syrians, four Yemenis, a […]
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An ‘Islamic NATO?’ Recently Formed Defense Coalition Faces Challenges in Fighting Extremism
Writing in Al Monitor, Washington-based analyst Fahad Nazer comments that Saudi Arabia may be aiming to form an Islamic NATO of sorts, in part because of the turmoil and instability surrounding the Kingdom from virtually all sides. Saudi Arabia’s government sees a more active foreign policy as essential, especially in the absence of a physical American presence in the region. “For much of […]
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Foreign Minister Al-Jubeir Discusses Yemen, Islamic Military Alliance in France 24 Interview
In an interview with France24 on YouTube, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister Adel Al-Jubeir discussed the ongoing Yemen peace talks in Geneva, the situation in Yemen, the newly created Islamic Military Alliance and also responded to a question about Donald Trump’s recent remarks regarding Muslims in America. On the conflict in Yemen, Al-Jubeir said that he hoped […]
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Algeria’s massive mosque project: Alternative to extremism, or threat to secular values?
The central prayer hall will be able to accommodate 120,000 worshippers. The minaret will be 265 meters tall, and a library with one million books will adjoin the complex. Construction is expected to be completed next year.
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How Islamophobia Helps ISIS and Breeds Extremism
A report recently issued by Freedom House suggests that the growing Islamophobia in Europe is threatening democracy.
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Algeria’s new mega mosque set to ‘shield against extremism’
Algeria has been busy building one of the world's largest mosques which officials say will serve as a buffer against the rise of militant groups like al-Qaeda.
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In Pakistan, tackling extremism is a political minefield
ackling extremism is a political minefield in Pakistan, where politicians openly consort with leaders of banned militant groups and sympathy exists within the security forces and civil administration for perpetrators of crimes committed in the name of religion.
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Confronting Extremism
Saudi Arabia is waging a "war of ideas" to prevent the terrorist mindset from taking root among vulnerable populations in our country and around the world, such as the young and the potentially disenfranchised.
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Saudi center looks to online videos to counter extremism
Two Saudi boys, one Sunni, another Shiite, push their desks together and sit side-by-side smiling in a classroom.
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How Google plans to fight extremism through search advertising
The credits will allow organizations fighting radicalization to purchase ad placement at the top of Google search results pages, making their message the first one people see when they search for terms related to terrorism or violent extremism.
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Perspective: Paris, ISIS, and the Long War Against Extremism
Horrible as every pointless death from terrorism in the West is, it must be compared to violence within Islam that has killed hundred of thousands of Muslims in recent years, halted economic life and development in several countries, and produced millions of displaced persons and refugees.
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Video: Saudi Arabia fights extremism
Activists say Saudi Arabia's counter-terrorism policies are also used to prevent political change. Efforts to control extremism in the country include a high-tech border fence and a rehabilitation centre for radicals.
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Curbing online extremism in Saudi Arabia
While the Saudi government has taken a series of measures to curb extremism and cut the financing of terror groups, the spread of militant supporters remains a challenge.
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