3.7 - Saudi Arabia (UK relationship) Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Why is Saudi Arabia important?
A
Regional + global player
Large role in IMF, world bank and WTO
$1.5bn Official Devp Aid almost exclusively to Muslim countries
Intervened in Yemeni Civil war supporting govt against rebellion
Opposes Houthi militia supported by Iran
2
Q
Who gives military aid to Saudi? Why?
A
UK
30,000 UK nationals in Saudi, 100,000 Saudi nationals in UK
Military hardware in exchange of 600,000 barrels of oil daily
Invested £60bn in UK property
3
Q
Why is Saudi and the UK’s relationship controversial?
A
Human rights violations: judicial corporal punishment for minor offenses, role of women, torture of detainees critical MBS, lack of press freedom
Saudi intervention in Yemen - war crimes
