{"product_id":"saudi-arabia-in-the-new-f-gregory-gause-iii-9780876095164","title":"Saudi Arabia in the New Middle East","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaudi Arabia is one of the only countries in the Arab world that has not experienced a serious internal political crisis as a result of the region's recent unrest. The al- Saud regime was able to maintain stability by, among other measures, raising government salaries and augmenting social welfare programs, adroitly deploying its well-trained security forces, and mobilizing a host of patronage networks --especially the religious establishment. The regime still faces challenges, however. Most notably, a succession crisis within the ruling royal family, a severe drop in oil prices, and high unemployment among the country's youth could threaten the regime's long-term stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Council Special Report posits that, while the Arab Awakening has caused tensions in Saudi-American relations, the two countries do not face a crisis, as many analysts argue. Although Riyadh and Washington have often been at odds over how to respond to the unrest in the region, they still have significant mutual interests such as counterterrorism cooperation and balancing Iran. Accordingly, U.S. policymakers should prioritize these interests while recognizing that Saudi Arabia will not agree with American policy preferences on all issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e F. Gregory III Gause\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0876095163\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780876095164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Council on Foreign Relations Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.70h x 5.90w x 0.30d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. Gregory III Gause","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44063455969535,"sku":"9780876095164","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b9f0960d-931f-41ea-9201-a62806849b92.jpg?v=1685389656","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/saudi-arabia-in-the-new-f-gregory-gause-iii-9780876095164","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}