

Author: KATZ MARK
Publisher: Routledge Ltd
ISSN: 1521-0448
Source: Comparative Strategy, Vol.22, Iss.1, 2003-01, pp. : 45-58
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Abstract
Although by no means a certainty, the growing internal problems inside the Kingdom as well as the increased strains in Saudi-American relations since September 11 both indicate that the downfall of the monarchy may be more likely now than in the past. How could America respond to such an eventuality? The impact of this "worst case" scenario would be so enormous that some thought clearly needs to be given to what U.S. foreign policy options might be even if the probability of its occurrence is seen as low. If the probability of this scenario is seen as high, then this task is even more urgent. This paper argues that while responding to the downfall of the Saudi monarchy will not be easy, there are some strategies that the United States can adopt to contain the threat that it will pose.
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