RA - Saudi Arabia: Friend, Foe, or Both


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10:30 am - 12:00 pm

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FGCU Academy

Saudi Arabia: Friend, Foe, or Both?  

Despite the fact that 15 of the 19 hijackers on 9/11 were Saudis (as was their mastermind, Osama bin Laden), that the goal of millions of Wahhabi Saudis is the destruction of the West (including the U.S.), and the practice of outrageous human rights violations (over a year in prison and 300 lashes for possessing homemade wine), the U.S. and the Saudis have maintained relatively good relations. A mutual distrust of Iran and lots of oil still buried in the desert sands of the Arabian Peninsula play a significant role. How fragile is the relationship? What is the future of the House of Saud? What and who is next? Let’s get up to speed on these critical issues and see if there are any clear answers. Instructor: Steven Mutart

Tuesday, February 6th

10:30 am to 12:00 pm

$20 per person

Please call 239-745-4512