Saudi Arabia

Michael Barak reviews the discourse surrounding the arrest of a Saudi cleric, Sheikh Safar al-Hawali, in the wake of an electronic book he published, which contains advice reflecting his opposition to the domestic and foreign policy of the Saudi regime.

Adam Hoffman analyzes al-Qa'ida's criticism of Muhammad bin Salman's reform efforts in Saudi Arabia.

Nachum Shiloh investigates the reasons behind the moderate Saudi reaction to U.S President Donald Trump's Jerusalem declaration.

Gilad Shiloach examines the upsurge in popular support for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, following the recent wave of arrests of senior officials in the kingdom.

Paul Rivlin analyzes the economic factors behind the political shifts in Saudi Arabia.

Brandon Friedman examines the firestorm of recent developments in Saudi Arabia.

MDC Researcher Brandon Friedman examines Israel's relations with the conservative Sunni Arab regimes and the current crisis over access to Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount.

MDC Researcher Brandon Friedman examines how the Saudis viewed U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia for the Arab Islamic American Summit.

Research Fellow Brandon Friedman examines the development of national identity in Saudi Arabia. In Hebrew.