Secrets of the kingdom
Subtitle: the inside story of the Saudi-U.S. connection
By: Gerald Posner
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 254
ISBN-13: 9781400062911
Subjects: Politics and government; Foreign relations; Political activity; Au enpolitik
Description: The 9/11 Commission report called the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia "a problematic ally in combating Islamic extremism." To Posner, this is a gross understatement. In this book, he exposes the truth about U.S.-Saudi relations--and how the Saudis' influence on American business and politics poses a grave threat to our security. Using bank records and other previously undisclosed information, his two-year investigation penetrates the innermost layers of the shielded House of Saud and presents evidence of complicity and deceit at the highest levels--evidence that the 9/11 Commission failed to consider.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: A free pass for the Saudis --; title: A tribe called Saud --; title: Legacy of extremism --; title: The embargo --; title: The boycott --; title: Fighting the "Jewish lobby" --; title: Insurrection and Iran --; title: Arming the House of Saud --; title: Covert partners --; title: Scorched earth --; title: The infidel arrives --; title: The prince who would buy America --; title: "A mad spender" --; title: Funding terror --; title: The future?