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Type: News article / investigative exhibit
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Summary

This document is a scanned copy of a Washington Post article titled 'Amid the Arab Spring, a U.S.-Saudi split' by Nawaf Obaid, marked as 'Article 4' with a House Oversight footer. The text analyzes the deterioration of U.S.-Saudi relations following the Arab Spring, citing Saudi Arabia's military intervention in Bahrain (against U.S. advice) and disagreements over U.S. policy in Iraq and toward Israel. The article also highlights the rising tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran, noting Iran's funding of proxy groups and criticism of Saudi actions in Bahrain.

People (3)

Name Role Context
Nawaf Obaid Author
Author of the Washington Post article regarding U.S.-Saudi relations.
Gen. Hasan Firouzabadi Chief of Staff of Iran’s armed forces
Criticized Riyadh for intervention in Bahrain, claiming it would spark uprisings.
Obama administration U.S. Government
Pressured Saudi Arabia to remain on the sidelines regarding Bahrain.

Organizations (4)

Name Type Context
The Washington Post
Publisher of the article.
House Oversight Committee
Implied by footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT', indicating this document is part of a congressional investigation.
Hamas
Mentioned as a group funded by Tehran.
Hezbollah
Mentioned as a group funded by Tehran.

Timeline (3 events)

February (implied 2011)
Start of unrest in Bahrain.
Bahrain
March (implied 2011)
Saudi leaders sent troops into Manama to defend Bahrain’s monarchy.
Manama, Bahrain
Saudi troops Bahrain
May 16
Publication of article regarding U.S.-Saudi split.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Locations (11)

Location Context
Saudi Arabia capital, dateline location.
Country discussed in relation to U.S. policy.
City where Saudi troops were sent.
Country experiencing unrest and Saudi intervention.
Country involved in the diplomatic split.
Mentioned regarding settlement building.
Mentioned as expanding influence and meddling in the region.
Capital of Iran, used metonymically for Iranian government.
Location of U.S. invasion mentioned as a blunder.
Mentioned as part of the scope of Iranian interference.
Mentioned as part of the scope of Iranian interference.

Relationships (4)

United States Geopolitical Partnership (Strained) Saudi Arabia
Article describes a 'tectonic shift' and 'split' in the relationship due to differing views on the Arab Spring.
Saudi Arabia Military Support/Alliance Bahrain
Saudi leaders sent troops into Manama to defend Bahrain’s monarchy.
Iran Funder/Supporter Hamas
Tehran has long funded Hamas.
Iran Funder/Supporter Hezbollah
Tehran has long funded Hezbollah.

Key Quotes (5)

"A tectonic shift has occurred in the U.S.-Saudi relationship."
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"For more than 60 years, Saudi Arabia has been bound by an unwritten bargain: oil for security."
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"Saudi leaders sent troops into Manama in March to defend Bahrain’s monarchy"
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"The most significant blunder may have been the invasion of Iraq"
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"Iran’s leadership has aimed to foment discord while furthering its geopolitical ambitions."
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