Saudi Governmental Structure and Foreign Policy

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Abstract:

The future of Saudi Arabia, which occupies the greatest part of the Arabian peninsula, is rooted in its history and culture since the emergence of Islam in the seventh century. The leadership authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia follows Islamic Law, the Sharia, which is based in the teachings of the Quran, the Holy Moslem Book. The executive and legislative branches of the Government are represented by the King and the council of ministers. Twenty ministries and several government agencies help in the smooth functioning of the government. The reunification of the Arabian Peninsula under the Saudi government has brought hope that the Peninsula will regain its position among the worlds nations, and resume a pivotal role in the international community.

Author(s):
Naif, Al-mutairi ; Coyle, James J.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Study project rept.
Pagination:
0037

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*SAUDI ARABIA, *GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), INTERNATIONAL POLITICS, MIDDLE EAST, ISLAM, HISTORY, INTERNATIONAL, AGREEMENTS, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, CULTURE, COOPERATION, LEADERSHIP, UNITED STATES, PERSIAN GULF
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Government and Political Science, Geography
Keyword(s):
ARABIAN PENINSULA, ISLAMIC LAW, QURAN, KORAN, SHARI A, HOLY MOSLEM BOOK, EXECUTIVE BRANCH, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH, GCC(GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL)
Report Date:
1993 Jan 21