Editor’s Note:
As we turn the page to SUSRIS’ ninth year as the chronicle of developments in the relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia we would like to thank you for your interest and support. 2010 added an important new chapter in the generations-old connections between Americans and Saudis as the two countries worked together across the spectrum of mutual interests and issues including regional security, trade and investment, economic development, countering terrorism, bolstering reform and much more.
We appreciate that you include SUSRIS among your resources to keep up with these developments. In 2010 we added important new insights to the SUSRIS archive of articles, interviews and special reports including the celebration of shared historical highlights, the global economic recovery, new social and educational opportunities, the pursuit of peace and stability in the region, expanding interfaith dialogue, business and trade partnerships, defense and security cooperation plus much more.
SUSRIS has worked hard to stay on top of developments of interest to you. In addition to the regular articles and interviews we were pleased to provide on-scene coverage of the highly successful US-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum in Chicago in April, sponsored by the Committee for International Trade and the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council; the annual Arab-US Policymakers Conference in Washington in October organized by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations; and the annual meeting of the Middle East Studies Association in San Diego in November.
SUSRIS also completed a major transition and expansion of our online resources to improve access, navigation and ease of use. Plus, it’s, well, prettier. The SUSRIS domain name shifted from a lengthy “dot org” address to the simple SUSRIS.com location. We also added sister web sites to increase the diversity of materials that help you keep up with developments in the Saudi-US relationship. These are: SUSRISblog.com, which shares materials apart from the articles, interviews, special sections and special reports on the main SUSRIS.com site; there is, as well, a video gallery called SUSRIStube.com, which features videos from around the World Wide Web as well as items produced by the SUSRIS staff. Speaking of staff and expansions, this year we welcomed Myles Murphy and Elizabeth Pfiester to the SUSRIS team and we look forward to featuring their research and writing in the coming year.
We hope you will take a look at the new SUSRIS Blog and SUSRIS video gallery, if you haven’t already. Not all postings on SUSRISblog and SUSRIStube are circulated via the SUSRIS e-newsletter so be sure to check the RSS feed on the new sites as a way to make sure you keep up with all the material SUSRIS produces for your use. [ SUSRISblog RSS / SUSRIStube RSS ] As with every aspect of SUSRIS coverage, we hope you’ll share your feedback on how we can improve to meet your information needs. [Email:PatRyan@SUSRIS.com ] We also hope you will encourage your friends and colleagues to join the SUSRIS e-newsletter list. There’s a sign up form on the SUSRIS.com web pages. It’s easy to do and free.
While you are getting others signed up for SUSRIS, remember to get your name on distribution for the daily “News Review” from the Saudi-US Trade Group (SUSTG). SUSRIS is currently produced under the aegis of SUSTG and their web site is another companion of SUSRIS.
Lastly, we’d like to mention that SUSRIS has another sibling, the Saudi-British Relations Information Service (SBRIS) which is featured on the www.SaudiBrit.com web site. There you’ll find articles, interviews and special reports that chronicle developments in the historic partnership between the “two Kingdoms.”
Today we are pleased to provide a table of 2010 resources that were produced for you by SUSRIS on the many issues of importance in Saudi-U.S. relations. A quick scan of the list of special sections, articles, interviews, special reports; Blog postings and video posts will give you a snapshot of the year’s developments. Take some time to drill down into the stories and materials that are important to you and tell us how we can improve this service.
Best wishes for a healthy and prosperous 2011 !
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SUSRIS ARTICLES, INTERVIEWS AND SPECIAL REPORTS — www.SUSRIS.com
- Conquering the Last Degree – Saudi Expedition Reaches South Pole – Dec 29
- King Abdullah Completes NYC Hospital Stay – Special Report – Dec 22
- Ready to Roll: 2011 Saudi Budget – Dec 21
- Misadventures: A Conversation with Ambassador Chas Freeman – Exclusive Interview – Dec 11
- Book News: “America’s Misadventures in the Middle East” Excerpt – Dec 11
- Images of Arabs and Muslims in American Cinema – Dec 11
- “Women in Leadership Forum” Calls for Action – Dec 9
- Saudi Arabia Monetary Indicators – December 2010 – Dec 9
- Jobs for Women – Dec 9
- Institutionalizing Empowerment: A Women’s Ministry? – Dec 9
- Saudi Arabia Economics – Dec 7
- A Conversation with Prince Turki Al-Faisal – Exclusive Interview – Dec 5
- Boosting Small and Medium Enterprises in Saudi Arabia – Dec 4
- Sensitive U.S. Diplomatic Cables Leaked, Published – Special Report – Nov 28
- Counter Terrorism Crackdown Yields More Results – Nov 26
- King Abdullah Undergoes Back Surgery – Nov 24
- Leadership in the Kingdom: A Conversation with Thomas Lippman – Exclusive Interview – Nov 23
- King Abdullah to U.S. Monday for Medical Care – Special Report – Nov 21
- The Road to Victory in the War on Terror – Nov 17
- Hajj 1431/2010 Begins – Nov 14
- The Hajj and Its Impact on Saudi Arabia and the Muslim World – Nov 13
- David Long Interview – The Hajj in Perspective – Exclusive Interview – Nov 13
- King Abdullah Sidelined – Special Report – Nov 13
- Saudi Monetary Indicators – November 2010 – Nov 12
- Gulf Currency Pegs and the U.S. QE2 – Sfakianakis – Nov 9
- Saudi Ambassador’s View on Relations – AUSPC2010 – Oct 26
- AUSPC Panel: Defense Cooperation – Oct 26
- Prince Turki Al-Faisal on US-Saudi Relations – AUSPC – Oct 25
- AUSPC Keynote – Arab League Policy Direction: Amb Hassouna – Oct 25
- AUSPC Keynote: US-Mideast Trade – Sanchez – Oct 25
- AUSPC Panel – Business and Financial Development – Oct 25
- AUSPC Keynote: Prince Abdulaziz Bin Talal – Oct 25
- AUSPC Keynote – Saudi-US Relations: Ambassador Smith – Oct 25
- AUSPC Panel – Energy: Sources, Supply and Security – Oct 25
- AUSPC Panel – The Palestinian Future – Oct 25
- AUSPC Keynote: CENTCOM Deputy Gen John Allen – Oct 25
- AUSPC Panel: Educational Challenges – Oct 25
- Amb Chas Freeman Opens AUSPC with “Misadventures” Presentation – Oct 25
- AUSPC Keynote – Regional Security Issues – Dr. Kathleen Hicks – Oct 25
- AUSPC Keynote – Saudi-US Relations: Amb Adel Al-Jubeir – Oct 25
- AUSPC Keynote – Ambassador Ryan Crocker – Oct 25
- AUSPC Panel – Geo-Political Dynamics: The Iran Conundrum – Oct 25
- AUSPC Panel – Geo-Political Dynamics: Endgame in Iraq – Oct 25
- AUSPC 2010: A Conversation with John Duke Anthony – Oct 23
- Saudi Arabia Business Confidence Index – 2010 Q4 – Oct 19
- Saudi Arabia Economics – BSF – October 2010 – Oct 11
- Petrochemical Sector Leadership – Oct 10
- Jadwa Monthly Economic Bulletin – September 2010 – Oct 9
- SUSTG Week in Review – Oct 4-8, 2010 – Oct 9
- SUSTG News Review – Oct 8
- SUSTG News Review – Oct 7
- Saudi Monthly Monetary Indicators from BSF – Oct 7
- Saudi Arabia National Day 2010 – Sep 23
- US-Saudi Security Cooperation, Impact of Arms Sales – Cordesman – Sep 17
- America’s Faltering Search for Mideast Peace – Freeman – Sep 13
- Has 9/11 Changed Saudi Arabia for the Better? – Robert Lacey – Sep 12
- As Fasting Ends, the Lessons of Ramadan Linger – Sep 10
- A Conversation with Thomas Lippman: Policy Vacuums and Rough Territory – Exclusive Interview – Sep 10
- IN MEMORIAM: PETER GUBSER (1941-2010) – Sep 3
- Saudi Monetary Indicators for August 2010 – Sep 1
- The New Saudi Arms Deal – Cordesman – Aug 27
- Saudi Women to Stand Against Breast Cancer – Aug 23
- Saudi Arabia Economics – August 2010 – Aug 22
- Spirituality Not Hunger: Understanding Ramadan – Aug 19
- The Story of an American Bedu – Carol Fleming – Aug 10
- August Bulletin – Jadwa Investment – Aug 10
- A Letter to Mayor Bloomberg – Amr Khashoggi – Aug 9
- Tracking Challenges and Changes – Exclusive – Seznec – Aug 2
- Saudi Economic Trends – Jadwa Chartbook – August 2010 – Jul 30
- Saudi Monetary Indicators for July 2010 – Jul 29
- Islamic Finance in Saudi Arabia: A Conversation with Jean Francois Seznec – Jul 23
- Nuclear Reality in the Gulf – Cordesman – Jul 22
- White House Hosts King Abdullah – Jun 30
- Saudi Business Confidence Update – June 2010 – Jun 22
- Saudi Domestic and Regional Policies – Gause – Jun 22
- King Abdullah to Visit United States – Jun 20
- The Real Threat in the Persian Gulf by Jon Alterman – Jun 19
- Saudi Arabia Economics – June 2010 – Jun 17
- “A New Beginning” – Obama’s Cairo Speech One Year Later – Jun 1
- Renewed Efforts to Seize Business Opportunities – Fahad – Jun 1
- Saudi Economic Trends – Jadwa Chartbook – June 2010 – Jun 1
- Euro crisis and its impact on Saudi Arabia – Jadwa – May 29
- Working Together to Improve People’s Lives: A Conversation with Amr Khashoggi – May 28
- Women’s Rights Gain Focus in Saudi Arabia – Alshayeb – May 27
- Saudi Arabia Economics – May 2010 – May 25
- Saudi Monetary Indicators for April 2010 – May 25
- Saudi Arabia and Gulf Security – Cordesman – May 18
- Jadwa Investment May 2010 Bulletin – May 17
- The Iran Calculus in China-Saudi Arabia Relations – Zambelis – May 17
- Vulnerability to European “Shockwaves” – Sfakianakis – May 17
- Interfaith Dialogue Shared in Chicago – Fatany – May 16
- Turki Al-Faisal on U.S. Middle East, Afghan Policy -May 15
- Greek Debt Crisis and the Kingdom – May 11
- View US-Saudi Business Forum Sessions – May 4
- US-Saudi Business Forum – Day 2 Wrapup – Apr 29
- US-Saudi Business Forum – Day 2 Morning – Apr 29
- Jadwa Investment April 2010 Bulletin – Apr 28
- Business Forum Perspectives – Al-Kurdi – Apr 28
- Business Forum Perspectives – Lippman – Apr 28
- Business Forum – Day 1 – Wrapup – Apr 28
- US-Saudi Business Forum Opens – Apr 28
- Business Forum – Saudi Ambassador’s Remarks – Apr 28
- Business Forum Perspectives – Bahlaiwa – Apr 25
- U.S. Exports to Arab World Rebounding – Apr 16
- Building Bridges in the Saudi-US Business Relationship: The Case of the Zahid-Caterpillar Partnership – Apr 13
- U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum – Apr 12
- Saudi Economic Trends – Jadwa Chartbook – April 2010 – Apr 6
- SUSRIS Quarterly Summary: Jan-Mar 2010 – Mar 31
- The Film “Arabia” Now at IMAX Theaters – Mar 26
- Regional Challenges for U.S. and Saudi Policymakers – Alterman – Exclusive – Mar 23
- A Conversation with Ambassador Chas Freeman – “An Interesting Moment” – Mar 22
- Saudi Stock Market Report – Mar 21
- U.S. Seeks Saudi Help for U.N. Iran Sanctions – Mar 13
- Higher Education Opportunities for Women – Mar 12
- Why Saudi Arabia Does Not Support Iran Strike – Seznec – Mar 11
- Saudi Economic Trends – Jadwa Chartbook – March 2010 – Mar 9
- King Abdullah Shoura Speech – Report – Mar 8
- King Abdullah Addresses Shoura – Transcript – Mar 8
- King Abdullah: An Outstretched Hand – Sobhani Book – Mar 6
- US Saudi Business Opportunities Forum – Mar 4
- Saudi Arabia: The End of Progress without Change – Freeman – Mar 2
- King Abdulaziz: His Plane and His Pilot – Saba Book – Feb 26
- A Perspective on Saudi Aviation – Feb 26
- Eyewitness to Historic Navy Mission to Jeddah – Feb 24
- King Abdullah: Leader of Consequence – Sobhani Book – Feb 24
- President Roosevelt and King Abdulaziz Meeting – Bronson – Exclusive Interview – Feb 23
- 65th Anniversary of Key Saudi-US Meeting – Feb 22
- Prince Saud Al Faisal and Secretary Hillary Clinton Press Conference – Feb 15
- The Saudi Economy in 2010 – Feb 13
- Saudi Economic Trends – Jadwa Chartbook – Feb 8
- When A Handshake is Not Just a Handshake – Feb 7
- The Importance of Volunteering – Amr Khashoggi – Jan 14
- Saudi Arabia Economic Forecast – Dr. John Sfakianakis – Jan 13
- U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum – Jan 9
- SUSRIS 2009 Annual Summary – Jan 1
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SUSRIS SPECIAL SECTIONS 2010
Check these special sections for the background information — articles, special reports, photos, maps, and more — on the hot topics on SUSRIS.
- Jeddah Economic Forum – 2010
- Yemen
- US-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum
- U.S. Secretary of State Clinton Visit – Feb 14-16
- Cairo Plus One Year – Obama’s “New Beginning” Speech
- King Abdullah Visits the United States – June 2010
- Group of Twenty – G-20 Summit – Toronto – June 2010
- Arab-US Policymakers Conference – October 2010
- The Hajj – 1431/2010
- Saudi-US Intelligence Cooperation
- Leadership in the Kingdom
- WikiLeaks
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SUSRIS BLOG – www.SUSRISblog.com
- National Dialogue Tackles Tribalism and Regionalism Impact on National Unity
- 48 Hours in Jeddah
- The New Peace Process
- Saudi 2011 Budget Reflects Solid Economy
- KSA Aid to Pakistan Relief
- Living in a Tough Neighborhood
- Is the Saudi-US Arms Deal a Good Idea?
- Mideast Perspectives – MEPC Cap Hill Conference
- Afghanistan as Venue for Iran Dialogue
- Time for King Abdullah Peace Plan
- Arab News Editorial: “US and ‘The Lobby’”
- Understanding Nuclear Developments
- The 15 of 19 Gimmick
- Letter to New York Mayor Bloomberg – Khashoggi
- Kingdom, BlackBerry Avoid Killing the Messenger
- Riyadh-Cairo-Damascus Triangle
- Americans Warned of Threat
- Saudi Arabia and Syria Pledge to Back Lebanon Stability
- Foggy Bottom Take on King Abdullah’s Arab Unity Tour
- Foot in Mouth Diplomacy?
- King Abdullah Travels for Regional Unity Talks
- James Akins, Former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dies at 83
- The United States and Saudi Arabia: Old Friends
- Roads of Arabia Archaeology Exhibit in Paris
- The Education Boom in Saudi Arabia
- Obama and Abdullah Engaging in Quiet Diplomacy?
- A Girls’ Guide
- G-20 Summit in Toronto Set for June 26-27
- Stuggle to Reclaim Islam
- Impact of Religious Edict In Context – Lippman
- Saudi Religious Leaders Issue Tough Terrorism Denunciation
- Energy a Driver in Closer Sino-Saudi Ties
- Kingdom to Make Half of All GCC ICT Investments
- Strong Economic Performance Forecast
- UN High Commissioner on Human Rights Visit
- Women’s Advancement Index Mixed Results
- Nuclear and Renewable Energy City Established
- Bold Female Poet Takes Third Spot
- Former President Clinton on Riyadh Visit
- International Energy Forum and Oil Pricing
- Social Networks and Socializing in Saudi Society
- New Saudi Stock Fund Open to Foreign Investors
- Major Roundup of Terrorists Reported in Kingdom
- Foreign Investment Forecast for Solid Growth
- Saudis Critical of “Israeli Arrogance” Endangering Peace Process
- Growing Business Ties with China on Display at Forum
- Shifting Geopolitics of Oil
- Israel-Palestine Impasse Tops Iran on Riyadh’s Threat Matrix
- Connecting Mideast Peace Dots to America’s Regional Standing
- Increased Scrutiny of Charitable Donations
- Tourism in the Kingdom
- Stock Index Fund to Open for non-Saudis
- FP Launches Middle East Channel
- Defense Secretary Gates in Riyadh
- Prince Saud on Obama, Regional Issues
- Saudi Bloggers Profiled
- Maureen Dowd Gets Loosey, Goosey in Saudi
- Victory over al-Qaeda – Alterman
- What Do Saudis Want?
- More on Moviemakers
- Analysts Tackle Yemen Questions – Video
- The Munich Handshake – Video
- Saudi Moviemakers – Video
- A US-Saudi Partnership to Save Yemen?
- Saudi Arabia and the Taliban – Video
- Saudi Book Author Weston Interviewed
- Inside the Kingdom Author Lacey Interviewed – Video
- Demographic Trends in Saudi Arabia
- Saudi “Glasnost” – Robert Lacey Interview
- A Muslim Middle Class – Vali Nasr – Video
- Muna AbuSulayman Interview (Part 2) – Video
- Muna AbuSulayman Interview (Part 1) – Video
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SUSRIStube.com – Video Gallery
- King Abdul Aziz Center for National Dialogue
- Conversation with Prince Turki Al-Faisal: Service as Ambassador to the UK
- Conversation with Prince Turki Al-Faisal: America, Academia and the Future
- Conversation with Prince Turki: Saudi Arabia on the Global Stage
- Conversation with Prince Turki: A View of Washington
- Conversation with Prince Turki Al-Faisal: Govt-to-Govt Relations, Mideast Peace
- A Conversation with Prince Turki Al-Faisal – Intelligence Coordination
- Conversation with Larry Michalak: Arabs and Muslims in American Cinema
- Wikileaks Releases State Department Cables
- Saudi Arabia Improves Hajj Safety
- Saudi Intelligence Key to Fighting al-Qaeda
- Parcel bomb plot details
- Photos and audio recordings from 1885 Mecca
- The Hajj Train
- Words from a pilgrim
- Hajj Pilgrims descend on Mina
- Mens Fashion Revolution in the Kingdom
- Prince Turki Al-Faisal On US-Saudi Terrorism Cooperation-1
- Talking with author Robert Lacey
- Amb Chas Freeman On His New Book
- Muslim “in the age of the iPod”
- KSA Overview – Saudi Students in Denver
- Abha Adventure
- U.S. Military Training Mission Promotes KSA Assignments
- Inside “Arabia” – Trailer
- Preparing for Ramadan
- Human Rights and Obama’s Policies in the Arab World
- Saudi Arabia Treasures in Paris
- China and the Persian Gulf – Economic – Wilson Center
- China and the Persian Gulf – Political – Wilson Center
- Arab World and Future of Energy Supply
- President Obama and King Abdullah at the White House
- Obama and Abdullah – Reaffirming Strategic Ties
- King Abdullah Washington Visit Preview
- The Importance of Saudi Arabia’s Inclusion in the G20 – Lacey
- Superpower Approach to the Middle East
- Progress in Saudi Arabia
- A Look at Women in Saudi Arabia
- Steve Clemons on US-Saudi Relations
- Finance and Investment at Business Forum
- Knowledge-based Society Panel at Business Forum
- Trade and Investment and Closing Session at Business Forum
- Creating Future Workforce at Business Forum
- Agricultural Initiative at Business Forum
- Business Forum Tackles Infrastructure Needs
- Business Opportunities in the Energy Sector
- Business Opportunities in Downstream Petrochemicals
- Business Opportunities in Water and Electricity
- Business Forum – Promoting Growth and Industrial Strategy
- US-Saudi Business Forum – Energy
- US-Saudi Business Forum Opening
- Education Discussed at Business Forum
- US-Saudi Business Forum – Expanding Trade – Luncheon Keynote
- Building Bridges: Young Arabs Touring America
- King Abdulaziz Profile
- Saudi Royal Family: Biography (Part 5)
- Saudi Royal Family: Biography (Part 4)
- Saudi Royal Family – Biography (Part 3)
- Saudi Royal Family – Biography (Part 2)
- Saudi Royal Family – Biography (Pt 1)
- Saudi Arabia: 2002 Issues and Perspectives
- IEF Takes on Oil Price Volatility
- Arabian “Idol” Courageous in Face of Threats
- Driving Saudis Through Comedienne’s Eyes
- Saudi Arabia and India Relations
- Indian PM on Saudi Visit
- Poetess Challenges Fundamentalist Clergy
- Arab League Summit No Shows
- Arabia – The Movie – IMAX
- Terror Plot Arrests
- Prince Turki al Faisal Interviewed
- Stanford Business School Visit
- General Petraeus On Regional Issues
- King Abdullah Book Launch at CSIS
- Inside Look At King Abdullah
- Great Decisions on the Gulf – Solana – EU Perspective
- Great Decisions on the Gulf – Kagan
- Great Decisions on the Gulf – Brzezinski – US Policy
- Great Decisions on the Gulf – Parsi – Iran
- Great Decisions on the Gulf – Friedman – Iraq
- US Congress vs Foreign Media
- Mecca Diaries 2
- Mecca Diaries 1
- A “Whopper” from the other King
- Bloggingheads on KSA, take 2
- Clinton at Dar al Hekma College Tackles Stereotypes
- Hillary Clinton on U.S. Politics and Palin at Jeddah Women’s College
- Petro Politics and Countering Iran
- Bob of Arabia – Bloggingheads in KSA
- Secretary Clinton and King Abdullah
- Secretary Clinton at US-Islamic World Forum
- Obama Remarks to US-Islamic Forum
- The Saudi-Israeli Handshake
- Saudis Launch Hi-Tech University
- Reporting on the Hajj (2009)
- Challenges Facing Saudi Arabia (2)
- Challenges Facing Saudi Arabia (1)
- Canadian Couple at Hajj (1)
- Jeddah City Tourism Promotion
- Saudi Students in Oklahoma Host Events
- Book Exhibition Edinburgh 2008
- Students Visit Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Central Bank Chief Interview
- Saudi Aramco Command Center
- Saudi Students Book Conference
- KAUST: A New Paradigm in Academia
- KAUST Inauguration Ceremony and Exhibition
- Saudi Landscape and Traditions
- Saudi Role in Afghan Talks
- Al Naimi on Oil Markets
- Minister Ali Al-Naimi on International Energy Forum
- Conversation with Prince Alwaleed
- Wedding in Jeddah by Qusay
- Jeddah Flooding – Nov 2009
- Prophets and Princes Author Weston Interviewed
- Ambassadors Roundtable – Arab-US Policymakers Conference
- Inside the Kingdom – Lacey Book
- President Obama in the Middle East
- President Obama Cairo Speech
- Abdullah Alireza on U.S.-Saudi Relations
- Rita Hauser on U.S.-Saudi Relations
- Prince Turki Al Faisal on U.S.-Saudi Relations
- Zbigniew Brzezinski on U.S.-Saudi Relations
- Senator Chuck Hagel on U.S.-Saudi Relations
- Peter Robertson on U.S.-Saudi Relations
- Oil Squeeze in 2008
- Oil Supply and Demand and Peak Oil
- Conversation with Prince Saud Al Faisal
- Conversation with Prince Turki Al Faisal
- Conversation with “Syriana” Writer/Director
- Prince Alwaleed Talks with Charlie Rose
- Saudi Arabia as Abdullah Takes the Throne
- ExxonMobil CEO on Middle East Oil
- Khaled Abou El Fadl on Islam and the West
- Conversation about Al Qaeda in Saudi Arabia
- Foreign Minister Saud Al Faisal Talks with Charlie Rose
- Conversation about US-Saudi Relations
- Discussing US-Saudi Relations and Terrorism
