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The Middle East Policy Council held a panel discussion with policy experts and former diplomats to examine the current state of relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia. Panelist…

While at the 2008 National Press Club Book Fair, Thomas Lippmann talked about his book Arabian Knight: Colonel Bill Eddy USMC and the Rise of American Power in the Middle East (Selwa Press, …

Thomas Lippman spoke about a meeting between President Bush and King Abdullah, which focused on Saudi oil production. After the meeting the Saudi leader said he saw no reason to raise oil pr…

Mr. Lippman talked about the current relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. During the Arab Summit, Saudi King Abd…

Mr. Lippman talked about Saudi Arabia following the death of King Fahd and accession of King Abdullah. Among the topics he addressed were the role of the monarchy in the kingdom, calls for i…

Panelists discussed the upcoming elections in Saudi Arabia. These elections will be the first in that country in four decades. The panel spoke about the implications of these elections for p…

Panelists discussed the current state of U.S.-Saudi Arabian relations. They spoke about political developments in Saudi Arabia, the importance of internal security, the evolution of the U.S.…

Mr. Lippman talked about his book, Inside the Mirage: America’s Fragile Partnership with Saudi Arabia, published by Westview Press. In the book, the author examines the history of U.S.-Saud…

The panelists talked about the relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Topics included that some of the September 11 terrorists were Saudis. Also discussed was the history and role o…

At a forum held by the Middle East Institute, Thomas Lippman, Author of "Understanding Islam", talked about U.S.-Saudi relations, the Saudi view on a possible war with Iraq, and his own expe…