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Five years after Khashoggi's murder, MBS is laughing
Middle East

Five years after Khashoggi's murder, MBS is laughing

The US and other Western governments said they'd had enough of Saudi Arabia but it appears the Kingdom's oil and wealth are too hard to resist.

Despite Khashoggi murder, these US universities still flush with Saudi money
Washington Politics

Despite Khashoggi murder, these US universities still flush with Saudi money

Despite pressure to cut ties with the Gulf kingdom, American colleges are receiving more money from Riyadh than ever before.

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Middle East

MBS can't escape Khashoggi lawsuit with sudden 'prime minister' appointment

A royal decree just made the Saudi crown prince a formal head of state but Biden would be wrong to fall for it.

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Middle East

The origins of Saudi-Turkey rapprochement: is it for real?

Jamal Khashoggi's murder appears to be fading into rearview as both Riyadh and Ankara turn toward deescalating tensions.

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Middle East

Is Saudi buying its way out of justice for Khashoggi murder?

Turkey, economically squeezed and looking to mend ties, suddenly turns the case over to Riyadh.

Biden Administration disappoints on Khashoggi anniversary
Middle East

Biden Administration disappoints on Khashoggi anniversary

All signals point to no real arm twisting during the first high level meeting with MBS, who has been linked to the journalist's murder.