Thursday, March 3, 2011

Saudi Arabia’s Social Lubricant

To buy stability, Saudi Aramco—a 21st century corporation in a premodern monarchy—must keep the oil flowing

2010: A touring balloon presents the King’s message of tolerance AFP/Getty Images

By Peter Coy





It’s been more than a week since youthful Saudi Arabian demonstrators bucked the regional trend and cheered their ruler, celebrating his return to the kingdom from medical treatment abroad. Saudi Arabia remains relatively calm in a Middle East burning with revolutionary

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