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Saudi Arabia on the Edge: Perilous Path to Modernization

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Saudi Arabia on the Edge: The Uncertain Future of an American Ally (Council on Foreign Relations (Potomac Books))

Saudi Arabia on the Edge: The Uncertain Future of an American Ally (Council on Foreign Relations Books (Potomac Books))

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Saudi Arabia is a country in transition. As the world's largest oil exporter, the kingdom has long been a major player in global affairs. But in recent years, the country has faced a number of challenges, including the decline in oil prices, the rise of regional instability, and the need to diversify its economy.

In response to these challenges, Saudi Arabia has embarked on a ambitious reform program known as Vision 2030. Led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Vision 2030 aims to transform Saudi Arabia into a modern, diversified economy that is less dependent on oil.

Saudi Arabia on the Edge is a timely and insightful book that explores the challenges and opportunities facing Saudi Arabia as it seeks to modernize and reform. The book is written by Karen Elliott House, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has covered the Middle East for more than three decades. House provides a comprehensive overview of Saudi Arabia's history, politics, economy, and society. She also examines the challenges facing the country as it seeks to modernize, including the role of women, the need for economic diversification, and the threat of terrorism.

Saudi Arabia on the Edge is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex and rapidly changing country. House provides a clear-eyed and balanced account of the challenges and opportunities facing Saudi Arabia, and she offers valuable insights into the country's future.

Chapter 1: The House of Saud

The House of Saud is the ruling family of Saudi Arabia. The family has been in power since the early 18th century, and it has played a major role in shaping the country's history. The chapter provides a detailed overview of the House of Saud, including its origins, its political structure, and its relationship with the Saudi people.

Chapter 2: The Oil Boom

The discovery of oil in Saudi Arabia in the 1930s transformed the country's economy and society. The oil boom led to a rapid increase in wealth and power for the House of Saud, and it also helped to create a new middle class. The chapter examines the impact of the oil boom on Saudi Arabia, including the economic, social, and political changes that it brought about.

Chapter 3: The Challenges of Modernization

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has faced a number of challenges, including the decline in oil prices, the rise of regional instability, and the need to diversify its economy. The chapter examines the challenges facing Saudi Arabia as it seeks to modernize, including the role of women, the need for economic diversification, and the threat of terrorism.

Chapter 4: The Future of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is a country in transition. The country is facing a number of challenges, but it also has a number of opportunities. The chapter examines the future of Saudi Arabia, including the challenges and opportunities that the country faces.

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