The absolute monarchy does not tolerate political opposition, has no elected parliament and judges are appointed by royal decree. Saudi Arabia needs "comprehensive reforms... including political ...

Newsweek has contacted the U.S. State Department, Saudi and Israeli governments for comment. Why It Matters. Peace deals ...

The kingdom’s political model is also relevant. Mr. Trump raised eyebrows when he posted an image of himself wearing a crown, captioned “Long live the king.” Saudi Arabia’s centralized control mirrors ...

Trump knows that Saudi Arabia is critical to lowering oil prices and pressuring Russia to come to the bargaining table.

Saudi Arabia has positioned itself as a trusted mediator between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S.," Saudi political analyst Mubarak al-Atee told Newsweek. The crown prince's relationship with Trump ...

"We see an engagement among Saudi Arabia, Russia and the US to find a new world balance using a common good (oil) of their exclusive circle with broader political goals”. Saudi Arabia has a ...

Saudi Arabia may continue domestic reforms and push for political reconciliation, while also seeking to strengthen its alliances with the U.S. and other Western nations, balancing economic ...

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – With a map of China on the wall behind him ... centres were being "used by the Communist Party for political ends". Dozens have closed in the United States ...

Waltz said that if Zelenskyy’s “personal motivations or political motivations are divergent from ending the fighting... then I think we have a real issue.” Saudi Arabia has become a key host ...

In fact, "Saudi Arabia's neutrality has led to its current mediating role," Mohammed Kawas, a London-based political analyst, told DW. "The country refrained from joining the West's criticism and ...

(Beirut) – Bulgarian authorities should suspend any plans to deport Saudi human rights defender Abdulrahman al-Khalidi to Saudi Arabia ... social group or political opinion.” ...