Saudi Arabia: Background and U.S. Relations

Blanchard, Christopher M.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Foreign policy;    Foreign relations -- U.S. -- Saudi Arabia;    Foreign relations -- Saudi Arabia -- U.S.;    Politics and government;    Politics and government -- Saudi Arabia;   

RP-ID  :  RL33533
RP-ID  :  RL33533_2009Nov16

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ruled by the Al Saud family since its founding in 1932, wields significant political and economic influence as the birthplace of the Islamic faith and by virtue of its large energy reserves. This report provides background information about Saudi Arabia and analyzes current issues in U.S.-Saudi relations.