Saudi-European relations 1902-2001: a pragmatic quest for relative autonomy
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Nonneman, Gerd
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Surprisingly little has been written about the century-long relationship between Saudi Arabia and Europe, beyond snapshots of certain periods or certain aspects. Similarly, very few attempts have been made to seek long-term patterns in Saudi foreign policy. This article aims to fill this double gap. It shows that these patterns link even the earliest days with the present day, that they are inter-twined with the very building, consolidation and survival of the Saudi state and Al-Saud rule, and that they have implications for the future of Saudi-European relations. The article also aims to draw lessons from the Saudi case for the understanding of the foreign policy of developing small states more generally.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-2346.00211Date Published
2001Rights
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International Affairs, 77(3).
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Wiley
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