| ID | 123905 |
| Title Proper | Confessional disagreements in Saudi Arabia |
| Other Title Information | the Shia question |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Fedorchenko, A |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | SO FAR, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), as well as the other Arab monarchies (with the exception of Bahrain), remains outside the "Arab thaw" zone. Its top crust has preserved political and social stability which relied for many years and relies now on three factors: first, petrodollars which deal with real and potential causes of social unrest; second, the regime which sides with the conservative religious circles and tribal leaders; third, the West, the United States in the first place, which guarantees national security. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol. 59, No.4; 2013: p.123-131 |
| Journal Source | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol. 59, No.4; 2013: p.123-131 |
| Key Words | Saudi Arabia ; Arab Thaw ; Conservative Religious ; United States ; National Security ; Shia ; Oil Resources |