درون میراژ: شراکت شکننده آمریکا با عربستان سعودی

The relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia has always been a marriage of convenience, not affection. In a bargain cemented by President Roosevelt and Saudi Arabia’s founding king in 1945, Americans gained access to Saudi oil, and the Saudis responded with purchases of American planes, weapons, construction projects and know-how that brought them modernization, education, and security. The marriage has suited both sides. But how long can it last?In Inside the Mirage, journalist and Middle East expert Thomas W. Lippman shows that behind the cheerful picture of friendship and alliance, there is a darker tale. With so much at stake, this compelling account looks at the relationship between these two countries, and their future with one another. The Relationship Between The United States And Saudi Arabia Has Always Been A Marriage Of Convenience, Not Affection. In A Bargain Cemented By President Roosevelt And Saudi Arabia's Founding King In 1945, Americans Gained Access To Saudi Oil, And The Saudis Sent The Dollars Back With Purchases Of American Planes, American Weapons, American Construction Projects, And American Know-how That Brought Them Modernization, Education, And Security. The Marriage Has Suited Both Sides. But How Long Can It Last? In Inside The Mirage, Veteran Middle East Journalist Thomas W. Lippman Shows That Behind The Official Proclamations Of Friendship And Alliance Lies A Complex Relationship That Has Often Been Strained By The Mutual Aversion Of Two Very Different Societies. Today The U.s.-saudi Partnership Faces Its Greatest Challenge As Younger Saudis, Less Enamored Of America, Rise To Prominence And Americans, Scorched By Saudi-based Terrorism, Question The Value Of Their Ties To The Desert Kingdom.--jacket. The Pioneers -- Into The Wilderness -- Little America -- Arabs And Attitudes -- Funny Money -- The Little Screen -- Come Fly With Me -- A Ford In Their Past -- The American Way -- Down On The Farm -- Christians And Jews -- Go Directly To Jail -- The Cultural Divide -- From Swords To Missiles -- Desert Storms -- After September 11. Thomas W. Lippman. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 371-374) And Index. The relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia has always been a marriage of convenience, not affection. In a bargain cemented by President Roosevelt and Saudi Arabia's founding king in 1945, Americans gained access to Saudi oil, and the Saudis sent the dollars back with purchases of American planes, American weapons, American construction projects and American know-how that brought them modernization, education and security. The marriage has suited both sides. But how long can it last? In Inside the Mirage , veteran Middle East journalist Thomas W. Lippman shows that behind the official proclamations of friendship and alliance lies a complex relationship that has often been strained by the mutual aversion of two very different societies. Today the U.S.-Saudi partnership faces its greatest challenge as younger Saudis less enamored of America rise to prominence and Americans, scorched by Saudi-based terrorism, question the value of their ties to the desert kingdom. With so much at stake for the entire, ever-volatile Middle East, this compelling and absolutely necessary account brings the light of new research onto the relationship between these two countries and the future of their partnership. "The relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia has always been a marriage of convenience, not affection. In 1945, in a bargain cemented by President Roosevelt and King Abdul Aziz, Saudi Arabia's founding king, Americans gained access to Saudi oil, and the Saudis sent the dollars back with purchases of American planes, American weapons, American construction projects, and American know-how that brought them modernization, education, and security. The marriage has suited both sides. But how long can it last?" THE LANDSCAPE OF EASTERN Saudi Arabia gives off a stark white glare, the color of sun-bleached bones.