Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- October 15, 2018

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Krishnadev Calamur, The Atlantic: Saudi Arabia Does a Big Favor For Iran

With its alleged hand in the disappearance of a dissident journalist, the kingdom stands accused of the sort of actions it usually calls out the Islamic Republic for carrying out.

When the Trump administration talks about “severe punishment” for a country in the Middle East, it is generally referring to Iran, a country whose regional influence troubles both its Arab neighbors as well as the United States. Yet on Sunday, President Trump used those words to describe what could happen to Saudi Arabia— arguably the closest U.S. ally in the Muslim world— if investigations determine that the regime is complicit in the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, the dissident journalist.

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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- October 15, 2018

Saudi ‘Davos’ under threat as more business leaders drop out -- Alison Tahmizian Meuse, Asia Times

America and Saudi Arabia in the Wake of the Khashoggi Affair -- Mohammed Ayoob, National Interest

US, Saudi Arabia on economic collision course -- Wesley

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