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

Conversations with Tyler

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Theological Distinctions and Political Compromises of Wahhabism

This chapter explores the theological differences of Wahhabism within Sunni Islam, focusing on its activist approach to perceived deviations. It also examines the historical relationship between Wahhabism and the Saudi monarchy, along with the challenges of coexisting with other Islamic sects, particularly Shiism.

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