Kings and presidents : Saudi Arabia and the United States since FDR
Riedel, Bruce O.2018
Books, Manuscripts
Saudi Arabia and the United States have been partners since 1943, when President Roosevelt met with two future Saudi monarchs. Subsequent U.S. presidents have had direct relationships with those kings and their successors - setting the tone for a special partnership between an absolute monarchy with a unique Islamic identity and the world's most powerful democracy. Although based in large part on economic interests, the U.S.-Saudi relationship has rarely been smooth. Differences over Israel have caused friction since the early days, and ambiguities about Saudi involvement - or lack of it - in the September 11 terrorist attacks against the United States continue to haunt the relationship. Now, both countries have new, still-to be-tested leaders in President Trump and King Salman.
Main title:
Author:
Riedel, Bruce O., author
Imprint:
Washington, D.C : Brookings Institution Press, 2018.
Collation:
300 pages ; 23 cm
ISBN:
9780815731375 (hbk)
Dewey class:
327.538073
LC class:
E183.8
Language:
English
Subject:
Saudi Arabia -- Foreign relations -- United StatesUnited States -- Foreign relations -- Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia -- Kings and rulers -- History -- 20th centurySaudi Arabia -- Kings and rulers -- History -- 21st centuryPresidents -- United States -- History -- 20th centuryPresidents -- United States -- History -- 21st centuryUnited States -- Politics and government -- 20th centurySaudi Arabia -- Politics and government -- 20th centuryUnited States -- Politics and government -- 21st centurySaudi Arabia -- Politics and government -- 21st centuryPolitics and Government
BRN:
2203595