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The United States and Saudi Arabia have a well-established history of trade dating back to the 1930s. With oil running out, understanding these relationships will be critical for any educated citizen of the world.

Saudi Arabia contains almost a quarter of the world's proven oil reserves; does this mean the country controls the world oil market? This paper looks at events since 1971 to examine whether Saudi Arabia can, in fact, control the market.

Homosexuality is on the rise in the oppressive Saudi regime. Some attribute it to the fact that men and women have little access to members of the opposite sex in the Sunni Wahhabi "Land of the Two Holy Mosques".

According to Associated Press news reports, Iran spoke out in opposition to a planned hike in oil production by oil state Saudi Arabia.

In a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this week, President Bush, pressured by Congress and consumers at home, asked the Kingdom to increase oil production.

Did you know that thousands of women in Saudi Arabia are being legally abused? These courageous, yet helpless women endure the abuse. According to the Human Rights Group (2007), Saudi Arabian government and courts punish the women for speaking out.

Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak states that Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert should "forget about" trying to hold a diplomatic meeting with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract: This is a documented, true story from a software engineer's experience with the culture in Saudi Arabia.

While Saudi Arabia gets a free ride despite being the birthplace of almost everyone involved in 9/11, Iran has been the targe of Bush's wrath. Are these two countries really all that different? The answer may surprise you.

Saudi Arabia is the home of Islam, where millions make their pilgrimage to Mecca every year.

"A wise man associating with the vicious becomes an idiot; a dog traveling with good men becomes a rational being."

The Jeddah summit was supposed to be a panacea -- a solution to the world's oil woes. It was supposed to be a gathering of the world's wisest, the most capable of dealing with our current trouble.

No religion other than Islam is allowed to schedule public services, and even the possession of Bibles, rosaries, and crucifixes is forbidden.

Activision and Infinity Ward were very careful to not name the Middle Eastern the United States invades in their hit Call of Duty 4 - but several clues allow you to realize that it can really only be one country.

Year after year we celebrate the Woman's Day with much pomp and pleasure, but the fate of most of the women flock in many countries are still hanging on the balance.

Research into past and present politics and poplicies in two of the MidEast's most important- and controversioal nations.

Worldwide political landscapes vary from country to country, but even the most extreme regimes have similarities and differences. The United States, Saudi Arabia and Cuba are countries with differing styles of government and central leadership.

The Penny King says Saudi Arabia would be better off building an Island in the Atlantic Ocean than trying to help poor countries with soft dollars to alleviate high energy prices. His advice to King Abdulah, tell your loyal subjects to save American and Canadian pennies!

Saudi Arabia likes to convict not necessarily the rapists - but the rape victim themselves to jail terms, or even 200 lashes. It's amazing how similar to this punishment of the victim is so similar to the platform run by Ron Paul and 9/11 Conspiracy Cronies.

A short news article on Saudi Arabian Airline's newest airliner purchase.

With increasing pressure from a male controlled government, Saudi Arabian women are locking their doors with "cheap" web cams and putting on strip shows, usually for no money.

The announcement on May 21, 2007, that the largest public company in the Middle East, would be acquiring a division of the world's second-largest corporation, and based in the United States, could not have been any less publicized.

By closely examining certain factors in Iran, and comparing them to the state of affairs in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, it is easy to see why Iran's Islamic revolution was unable to spread to either Iraq or Saudi Arabia..

cultural lesson

The recent furor over a potential arms deal to Saudi Arabia is much ado about nothing.

Why, all of a sudden, would Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia call for an Arab unity under their call for peace in Israel and Palestine? is it peace they are after, really

A review of the book that blows the lid off the relationship between the Bush family and the leaders of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia bears more responsibility for 9/11 than any other country, yet Bush hasn't even raised his voice to them. Why?

Comparatively little is known about Saudi Arabia and its House of Saud rulers by most westerners. This article takes a look at its history and how it has evolved into the crucible of terror...

So guess which country is the world's largest arms purchaser - with $5.1 billion worth of orders in 2006? Give up? It's the Islamic state of Pakistan. And coming in third with $3.2 billion in armaments ordered is the Islamic state of Saudi Arabia.

I felt like I woke up in Saudi Arabia when Amazon.com customer service reps wouldn't tell me about my account "for privacy reasons" yet talked to my husband about it without my authorization.

A terrorist attack on American workers in Saudi Arabia prompts an FBI Investigation

There are two types of Fagaa, the fungis that istreasured for its wonderful delicate taste and the fact it is hard to come by. Not all truffles come from France.

I was able to sit down with a good friend of mine who has a fascinating story about her young life as a Muslim that later transformed into her current atheism/agnosticism. She was willing to relate to me her story about experiencing a trip to Saudi Arabia as a girl.

A critical look at the US support of Saudi Arabia, and a comparison of the United States' position versus China's relationship with Sudan

Not everyone will be given chocolates on February 14th. In Saudi Arabia it is against the law to celebrate Valentine's Day, its red hearts and roses seen as a mark of sin instead of a gift of love.

Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Garner try to kick terrorist butt in Saudi Arabia. Will they have better luck than in real life- and will their movie have better luck than every other Middle East film last fall?

Traveling to the Middle East, and staying in wonderful accommodations is the fate of the lucky traveler who gets to work or vacation in Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, or Cairo. If you have never engaged in Dubai Travel, or Qatar Travel before, you will want to be prepared.

"For consumers, it's encouraging to see Saudi Arabia above the 9 million barrel per day mark."

My life as an American growing up in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia through the Gulf War and more.

Coming to theaters Sept 28, Jamie Foxx is exemplary in the leading role as four Americans travel to Saudi Arabia to try to discover who is responsible for a terrorist attack, and exactly how they accomplished carrying it out.

With Saudi Arabia at peak capacity and most OPEC countries at or near peak output where will additional oil come from with increasing demand?

Group H consists of Spain, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, and Tunisia. Many would consider the Spainards as the favorite, but it remains to be seen with the sleeping talent that lies in this group.

The province of Alberta Canada is home to one of the largest reserves of oil in the world. That's right, The United States' neighbor to the north is second only to Saudi Arabia in oil reserves.

Naturally, somebody will always be at the top of the chart of something. In most powerful and wealthy families, it is the al-Saud clan, directing the world LIVE from their palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The countries adjacent to Iran and North Korea: South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Taiwan, Jordan, China, Japan, Syria, Turkey, Russia, Dubai, Kuwait, Greece, and all the Balkan countries have not shown much concern about the nuclear threat from these two countries.

Tippin has long been a supporter of the troops. He was the first singer to entertain the troops in Saudi Arabia during the first Gulf War. In 2002, he went to Afghanistan. He has been making yearly visits to entertain the men and women in Iraq since 2003.

Carmen Bin Ladin on life in Saudi Arabia

What are the gas prices in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Kingdom? Read this. You will be amazed!

While traveling through Indian airspace Friday, a passenger jet flying from Indonesia to Saudi Arabia, had to return to Jakarta, when an unannounced missile flew across the sky, forcing the flight to turn back.

A young Saudi girl is gang raped and then sentenced to prison for her crime. And they say Islam is a peaceful religion.

Gold has surged back toward the $900 level as the dollar slides after failing to warrant a mention in the G8 communiqué. The softer dollar has also driven oil higher as well, despite a possible increase in Saudi production, lending further support to the yellow metal.

Everyone lucky enough to have marveled through Stephen Speilberg's "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" or David Lean's "Lawrence of Arabia" will need little encouragement to hop the next flight to the land where those cinematic wonders were captured.

After the events of 9/11, there has been lot of discussion about Wahhabism. The reason behind this could be that the infamous Osama bin Laden, a Saudi, belongs to the sect.

The soccer players in this year's World Cup are wearing apparel and equipment made from Nike, Adidas, Puma and others, making fanatics of the sport race out to purchase items of their team favorites.

African American leaders all fought for the same cause. Though, they all did it differently, they all had strikingly similar lives, tactics, and ways of persuasion.

With offshoring a growing trend among businesses, the legal issues affecting offshoring decisions have attracted some attention lately.

The United Nations has outlived its usefulness for the United States with regard to foreign policy and security issues.

Economic and social problems have caused a huge exodus of brainpower and manpower from Africa.

This paper examines the legality of mandatory anthrax vaccinations for U.S. military personnel. It discusses the anthrax disease, the threat posed by anthrax, the vaccine, and the legal arguments for and against mandatory vaccination.

When disasters hit, America responds with generosity. But when money is involved, scam artists like to take it away. Count the cost, and do the research when you choose to give.

Polina Skibinskaya, editor of HOW TO MOVE TO CANADA, a comprehensive, practical, easy to use guide to Canadian immigration, explains what Canada's family sponsorship policies mean for same-sex families.

The trial of Zacarias Moussaoui is the biggest death penalty hearing in the United States since the Beltway Snipers. The state has found him guilty, but is there evidence or even reason enough to execute him?

Globalization: the term as defined in Webster's dictionary means to make global, especially to make worldwide in scope or application.

Bush won't quit linking Saddam to 9/11 despite fact that no evidence connects him to it.

This articles speaks of Mark Stancil and his experience trying to defend his client Martin Bustillo in front of the Supreme Court. This details his discussion of how foreign nationals are handled in the United States and compares it with the world.

With escalating violence in Iraq, many believe it is time to consider US withdrawal. What is the best course of action for the US to pursue as it approaches this question? This paper highlights three options, and the pros and cons of each.

In the post-Berlin Wall era, two very different worlds are merging in the Northern German town of Rostock.

The differences between John Kerry and George Bush in the 2004 presidential election were so small that the only truly progressive, antiwar candidate was the Green Party's Ralph Nader.

An analysis of news coverage in Time and Newsweek magazine during January and February 1991.

Have you ever wondered about birthdays and how they started? If so, then read this article today and find out some interesting facts!

How a GPS works and communicates with the orbiting satellite system. Its purpose, usefulness and history. I also detail ways it can malfunction and the causes behind it.

Key points for the last five years since 9-11 and the onset of the war in Iraq. Has anything changed? You decide. This is based on historical facts, with my opinion added. You can agree or disagree, but nothing changes.

We are engaged in what seems like a never-ending struggle in Iraq. There is no definitive exit strategy. The assumption that "killing the enemy" is a means to an end is faulty and will only lead to further aggression and bloodshed.

Are there some positives to come from global warming? Maybe Arctic oil could be used to help meet global energy demands. Also new shipping routes might be opened through the Arctic.

Expatriate assignments are risky these days, so U.S. companies are paying the big bucks to entice employees to travel abroad. Even re-acclimation from a long-term assignment is complicated.

The constant drumbeat of negativity from the Vietnam, anti any war that they cannot use to make themselves more powerful, left has brought me to the point where I have to admit that it is time to negotiate with the terrorists.

Liberal values are under attack,it is time to stand up to protect the real American principle from hate mongers like Ann Coulter and Biil O'Rielly.The conservatives have branded all liberals as spine-less puppets. Here is our reply.

It is pointless to spend energy in discussing how this country embarked on the war in Iraq, whether through ineptitude, malice or low testosterone, it is up to the Iraqi people to earn their own freedom.

Everyone gets orders in the military which can be unsavory, regardless your rank. In order to get promoted, one needs to be "successful." Officers are responsible for the success of the mission....its all a mix for disaster in Iraq.

After September 11, the world has become a strange place, especially if you are a Muslim. The rising wave of terrorist attacks carried out by fundamentalist Muslims is being attributed to the Muslim community and to Islam as whole.

The House Judiciary Committee releases The Constitution in Crisis, detailing impeachable and criminal offenses by members of the White House all the way up the President himself.

The issue of the founding of Israel and the possibility of Palestinian land restitution promises to keep that part of the world a powderkeg for decades to come.

Google Earth has recently made headlines for allowing a random web surfer to uncover China's military base replica of disputed territory with India. That leaves the rest of us wondering: is it possible for ME to find something like that?

All terrorists wear turbans. All terrorists are Arabs. Forget your misconceptions. A look at radical Islam, the past and present, and solutions to overcome the spread of this ever-changing virus.

This is the fourth and final installment of my famous and well read series, Al Qaeda: The Invisible Enemy.

BUSH misundstands Muslims. THEIR religion was created by a Socialist and all Muslim nations are led by Socialists [Kings or otherwise]. ONE cannot be a Christian and a Muslim, thus, one cannot want Democracy and be a Muslim.

This paper examines Peter Bergen's thesis that Osama bin Laden and al-qaeda have been able to exploit current technological advances in their pursuit of jihad against the West.

This marvelous resource is an invaluable collection to those with an interest in history.

"The Stone Age did not end for lack of stone, and the Oil Age will end long before the world runs out of oil." This intriguing prediction is often heard in energy circles these days.

The abuse of women is rampant globally. Read true experiences of the victims and how you can help stop the violence.

Author T.R. Reid sees the strength of the United States of America fading in comparison to the rise of the European Union in his book "The United States of Europe."

Developing nations risk losing opportunity to grow freely in global age due to soaring oil prices

On February 14, 1965 one of the most dynamic and intriguing speeches was delivered by one of the most captivating and charismatic leaders in American History.

Ronald Regan once said, "We fought the War on Poverty and poverty won." An in-depth look at why.

There are many significant human rights issues that face the America in the post-Cold War global society. Most importantly, the nation must take steps to insure that human rights are dealt with in a responsible manner.

There's an old saying, "Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority." This book, Iraq War, attempts to provide a fair, balanced account of the events leading up to the Iraq War, the War itself, and its aftermath, up to late 2004. A good introduction.

Somehow, somewhere along the way, all of America forgot that it was Muslims who had attacked us. Instead... it had become "evildoers."