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Saudi Arabia's Anti Terror Campaign by E. Glass and Y. Yehoshua |
| Published: February 28, 2008, 5:51 pm |
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Comment: by Chas Freeman: What makes this analysis particularly intriguing is that its source is widely believed to be a Washington-based front for Israeli intelligence that specializes in selective quotation of Arabic-language media for negative effect. (Check the Wikpedia entry for MEMRI, for example.) This is a break from the otherwise unrelenting stream of anti-Saudi propaganda that emanates from sources connected with Israel, and interesting and informative in its own right. The material MEMRI cites is all relatively recent, but many examples of similar actions and statements can be found in earlier periods.MIDDLE EAST MEDIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE2/28/08Saudi Arabia's Anti-Terror CampaignE. Glass AND Y. YehoshuaIntroductionIn recent years, Saudi Arabia has been making intense efforts to fight both terrorism and its religious and ideological underpinnings. These efforts have included activity by Saudi security apparatuses, senior government officials, and senior clerics, as well as [ Full article ] |
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