Date of Award
Fall 1-6-2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
History
First Advisor
Karen M Kern
Second Advisor
Jonathan Rosenberg
Academic Program Adviser
Karen M Kern
Abstract
This paper analyzes the beginnings of diplomacy between the United States and Saudi Arabia during the interwar years and World War II. It explores how national interest was decided upon, how oil companies affected American foreign policy, and the American government’s strategic interest in Saudi oil reserves.
Recommended Citation
Wiegel, Oliver B., "The National Interest and the Roots of American-Saudi Diplomacy" (2021). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/659
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