(Washington Times) S. Rob Sobhani - The U.S. dependency on Saudi oil to bring stability to world oil markets requires a fresh approach to U.S.-Saudi relations. A fundamental premise of this new policy should be the repudiation by the Saudi royal family of its alliance with Wahhabi clerics. Washington should identify and work with those in the Saudi royal family who are committed to an interpretation of religious doctrine that allows for pluralism and does not encourage Wahhabi proselytizing, both within the kingdom and outside.
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