Project on Middle East Democracy

Project on Middle East Democracy
The POMED Wire


POMED Notes: Reform in Saudi Arabia

June 18th, 2008 by Sarah

The Middle East Institute invited Usamah al-Kurdi to discuss the status of political, economic, and women’s reform in Saudi Arabia.  Since 2001, Al-Kurdi has served as a member of the Majlis Al-Shura Consultative Council of Saudi Arabia.  Al-Kurdi argued that U.S. foreign policy can best contribute to the country’s reform by using a “hands off” approach. MEI’s Vice President Dr. Michael Ryan introduced the speaker.

For POMED’s full notes, click here.


Posted in Elections, Event Notes, Human Rights, Islam and Democracy, Journalism, Reform, Saudi Arabia |

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