Summary:
The book provides an in-depth analysis of the complex relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United States, tracing the diplomatic, economic, and military ties from the Roosevelt administration to the modern day. It examines the strategic partnership's impact on international politics, oil markets, and the balance of power in the Middle East.
Key points:
1. U.S.-Saudi Alliance: The book looks at how the alliance started with a 1945 meeting between FDR and King Abdulaziz and has been based on U.S. protection in exchange for oil.
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