The Real Reason Western Media & CIA Turned Against Saudi MbS

The Real Reason Western Media & CIA Turned Against Saudi MbS

Forces are aligning against Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, lead by elements within the CIA and strong players in the mainstream media. But what is really behind this deterioration in relationship, and what are its implications? “But Saudi Arabia has bigger game in mind at Vienna than just stabilizing oil prices. Recognizing that it can’t shape…

Oil Tycoon, CIA Chief, President: George H.W. Bush was the Epitome of American Empire

Oil Tycoon, CIA Chief, President: George H.W. Bush was the Epitome of American Empire

The late US President George H.W. Bush, a luminary of America’s most powerful family, was the personification of a nation addicted to oil, obsessed with secrecy and war, and self-assured of its exceptional qualities. When considering the life and times of George Herbert Walker Bush, one is forced to enter into a well-guarded mansion that…

When America’s Press Contradicts America’s President

When America’s Press Contradicts America’s President

On November 16th, the Washington Post headlined that “CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination” and reported that “The CIA’s assessment, in which officials have said they have high confidence, is the most definitive to date linking [Crown Prince] Mohammed [bin Salman] to the [murder] operation.” Then, after almost a full week of silence on that, US…

“Israel” and Saudi Arabia Are in the Throes of “Deep State” Civil Wars

“Israel” and Saudi Arabia Are in the Throes of “Deep State” Civil Wars

Long regarded as being among the most stable governments in the Mideast in spite of their many faults, “Israel” and Saudi Arabia are being shaken to their cores by “deep state” civil wars, the resolutions of which will determine whether they continue to move towards Russia & China or revert back to being American vassals. …

Keeping Bin Salman in Place Will Hurt Trump’s Middle East Policies

Keeping Bin Salman in Place Will Hurt Trump’s Middle East Policies

Against the advise from his intelligence services U.S. President Trump decided to leave the effective Saudi ruler, clown prince Mohammad bin Salman, in place. That move is unlikely to help with his larger policy plans. Bruce Riedel, a (former) high level CIA analyst, long warned of betting on Mohammad bin Salman. Even before the murder of Jamal…

Saudi Crown Prince Ordered Khashoggi’s Murder, CIA Concludes

Saudi Crown Prince Ordered Khashoggi’s Murder, CIA Concludes

There never was any doubt about it all along. No one dares circumvent Saudi crown prince Mohammad bin Salman’s (MbS) authority over most everyone. Doing it risks ending up like Khashoggi. That’s how all despotic regimes operate. Iron-fisted rule tolerates no one operating ad libitum. MbS is de facto Saudi ruler. What he says goes…