Accession Number:

ADA106930

Title:

Saudi Arabia: The Flexibility of Islamic Fundamentalism,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON DC OFFICE OF EXTERNAL RESEARCH

Personal Author(s):

• Esposito, John L.

Report Date:

1981-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

7.0

Abstract:

Saudi Arabia has long provided the classic modern example of an Islamic state. The Saudis proudly proclaim and their history and practice seem to have confirmed its Islamic character.

Descriptors:

• *GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN)
• *POLITICAL ALLIANCES
• *RELIGION
• *SAUDI ARABIA
• POLICIES
• LEADERSHIP
• MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN)
• HISTORY
• REGULATIONS
• LEGISLATION
• CULTURE
• MILITARY LAW

Subject Categories:

• Sociology and Law
• Humanities and History

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE