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David Commins on Saudi Arabia, Wahhabism, and the Future of the Gulf States

Conversations with Tyler

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Wahhabism and the Dynamics of Saudi Arabia

This chapter critiques Wahhabism from the perspective of traditional Sunni clerics, highlighting theological disagreements and the movement's activist nature. It explores Saudi Arabia's historical development, the pivotal role of Nejd, and the impact of events like the 1979 Grand Mosque seizure on the Saudi state. The discussion also touches on the regional stability of Gulf states and compares Riyadh's urban landscape with that of Los Angeles.

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