Ford Fraker and Brian Katulis on Saudi Arabia and Iran

  • Middle East Policy

    Middle East Policy has been one of the world’s most cited publications on the region since its inception in 1982, and our Breaking Analysis series makes high-quality, diverse analysis available to a broader audience.


Council president Ford Fraker was interviewed on National Public Radio about the recent decision by Saudi Arabia to cut diplomatic ties with Iran. Fraker, the former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, echoed the opinion of other regional analysts that this move represented an effort by the kingdom to send a strong message to its main regional rival. Access the full article here.

  • Middle East Policy

    Middle East Policy has been one of the world’s most cited publications on the region since its inception in 1982, and our Breaking Analysis series makes high-quality, diverse analysis available to a broader audience.

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