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August 18, 2003       Share:    

Source: http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2003/09/14/changing_saudi_arabia/

Changing Saudi Arabia

(Boston Globe) Editorial - Since a radical Islamist takeover in the kingdom would be as much a catastrophe for Saudis as for Americans, both countries share an interest in Saudi reform. The Saudi princes must permit more equitable participation in the economy. Saudi women and the 20% Shi'ite minority have to acquire equal rights. Governance must become transparent and accountable. And there must be a stop to the radical clerics' incitement of religious war. The Saudi princes have learned that al-Qaeda cannot be bought off or deflected to other targets; now they must learn to change their ways or be swept away.

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