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Saudi Arabia's religious problems set the premise for a schism in the kingdom Part 2
The situation of the Saudi Ismailis in Najran, unlike that of the Eastern Province Shia, has not garnered much attention in the international media and among human rights organisations. However, the growing political tension there is caused...
Saudi Arabia's religious problems set the premise for a schism in the kingdom Part 1
As categorically maintained recently in Riyadh, Iran traditionally considers the factor of religion to be a convenient bargaining tool in influencing its main regional rival, Saudi Arabia. In the past, Iranian propaganda has generally made active use...
The Meetings in Beijing
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev visited China from Oct. 22 to Oct. 24. Visits by the Russian leadership to the Middle Kingdom are not extraordinary events in and of themselves. Paying increased attention to this power is completely understandable. Yet there are several features...
