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Saudi, Inc.: The Arabian Kingdom's Pursuit of Profit and Power
Written by Ellen R. Wald, , PhD
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Ellen R. Wald tells the story of the most profitable company in the world, Saudi Aramco, and the Saudi royal family that has maintained ruthless control over it.
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Ellen R. Wald, , PhD
Ellen R. Wald, PhD, is a widely cited consultant on geopolitics and the global energy industry. A frequent commentator on oil pricing, energy policy, alternative energies, OPEC, and the political economy, she earned her doctorate in history at Boston University and an AB in history, near eastern studies, and creative writing at Princeton University. She teaches Middle East history and policy, and she has appeared on television and radio on three continents.
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