Oil, Power, and Politics: Why U.S. Stays Tied to Saudi Arabia
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People Mentioned
- Jamal Khashoggi (Washington Post columnist) - A prominent critic of Saudi rule and MBS, whose killing in 2018 by Saudi agents led to international condemnation.
- Michael Birnbaum (White House correspondent for The Washington Post) - Provided analysis on the relationship between the US and Saudi Arabia and the rehabilitation of MBS.
- Jared Kushner (Donald Trump's son-in-law) - Mentioned for his involvement in business projects with Saudi investors.
Organizations & Institutions
- CIA (US intelligence community) - Concluded that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
- The Trump Organization - Mentioned for its ongoing business projects and investments with Saudi investors.
Websites & Online Resources
- washingtonpost.com/subscribe - A link to subscribe to The Washington Post for exclusive reporting and content.