Disintegrating Iraq: Implications for Saudi National Security
| Date | Thursday, November 16, 2006 |
| Location | Senate Capitol, Room SC 6 |
Nawaf Obaid, Managing Director of the Saudi National Security Assessment Project, discusses the war in Iraq, regional politics and the impact on Saudi Arabia. He will offer insights on the war, the nature and composition of the insurgency and on the Shi'ite, Kurd and Sunni agendas. He will discuss the relationship between Iran and the Shi'ite communities, the role of Iranian charities in the ongoing struggle, as well as issues including the threat presented by foreign fighters. What are the current challenges facing Iraq? What role are the neighboring states playing in the security and political situation in the region? What role can Saudi Arabia play?