The politics of encapsulation: Saudi policy towards tribal and religious opposition

Al-Rasheed and Al-Rasheed examine the Saudi state through its strategies towards the Shammar tribal opposition and the Shiite religious opposition. Saudi policy towards these groups is a reflection of the political culture of the Saudi state which defines what is acceptable in politics and what is o...

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Published in:Middle Eastern studies 1996-01, Vol.32 (1), p.96-119
Main Authors: Rasheed, Madawi al, Rasheed, Loulouwa al
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Communities
CONFLICT
Countries
Culture
Domestic policy
Extremism
Government Policy
History and sciences of religions
Islam
Islam and politics
Middle Eastern studies
Native peoples
Nomadism
Political anthropology
Political conditions
Political Culture
Political discourse
Political dissent
Political opposition
Political science
Political systems
Politics
Public Policy
REGIONALISM, REGIONAL COOPERATION
Religion
RELIGION (IN GENERAL)
Religion Politics Relationship
Resistance
SAUDI ARABIA
Shia
South Africa, Republic of
State Society Relationship
Territories
Traditional Societies
Tribalism
Tribes
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Summary:Al-Rasheed and Al-Rasheed examine the Saudi state through its strategies towards the Shammar tribal opposition and the Shiite religious opposition. Saudi policy towards these groups is a reflection of the political culture of the Saudi state which defines what is acceptable in politics and what is objectionable.
ISSN:0026-3206
1743-7881
DOI:10.1080/00263209608701093