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Extraction Summary
5
People
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Organizations
8
Locations
3
Events
3
Relationships
1
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Report / news article / intelligence briefing (page 9)
File Size:
2.41 MB
Summary
This document appears to be page 9 of a geopolitical report or article (stamped House Oversight) discussing the Middle East during the Arab Spring (circa 2011). It details the internal political stability of Saudi Arabia, the health issues of King Abdullah and his line of succession, and rising tensions between Saudi Arabia/Kuwait and Iran. It specifically mentions a historic $60 billion arms deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia and a diplomatic trip by U.S. Defense Secretary Gates.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| King Abdullah | King of Saudi Arabia |
Credited with avoiding protests; hospitalized in New York for back injury at age 86.
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| Sultan bin Abdul Aziz | Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia |
Described as slightly younger than the King but too infirm to become king.
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| Nayaf bin Abdul Aziz | Prince |
Third in line to the throne, around 76 years old.
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| Jasim Husain | Senior member of Wefaq Shiite opposition party |
Quoted regarding the political use of sectarianism.
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| Robert Gates | Defense Secretary (U.S.) |
Recently made a trip to the region to patch up strained relations.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Wefaq Shiite opposition party |
Opposition party in Bahrain.
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| Saudi National Guard |
Slated for size increase.
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| U.S. Military |
Installations cased by alleged Iranian spy cell in Kuwait.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Source of the document (stamped in footer).
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Timeline (3 events)
2011 (Arab Spring)
March 14, 2011 (approximate)
Escalation of regional cold war; Kuwait expelled Iranian diplomats.
Kuwait
Kuwaiti Government
Iranian Diplomats
Recent (relative to doc)
Trip to the region to patch up strained relations.
Middle East
Defense Secretary Gates
Locations (8)
| Location | Context |
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Mentioned regarding activist community and government tactics.
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Discussed regarding internal stability and regional tensions.
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Location of small protests and clashes in Saudi Arabia.
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Location where King Abdullah was hospitalized.
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Expelled Iranian diplomats.
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Accused of spying; exchanging threats with Saudi Arabia.
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Geographic region of tensions.
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Arms dealer to Saudi Arabia; warning Iran.
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Relationships (3)
Tossing direct threats at each other across the Gulf.
Negotiated a $60 billion arms deal.
Crown Prince is slightly younger than the King.
Key Quotes (1)
"The problem is a political one, but sectarianism is a winning card for them"Source
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