Author Steve Coll discusses "Ghost Wars," his new book about how the U.S. abandoned Afghanistan, tried to work with the Taliban, and failed to stop Osama bin Laden -- even though terrified CIA agents knew he was about to strike.

King Salman's son Mohammed is now the desert kingdom's dominant figure — and the challenges before him are huge

In a controversial speech, the president's younger brother tells Saudi audience Arabs must play U.S. media game better.

The deal would give Saudis precision guided munitions and would be worth roughly $390 million

The Trump administration has sent multiple mixed messages amid a potential diplomatic crisis in the Gulf

How did a Texas oilman end up being a fervent supporter of the hard-line Israeli prime minister?

A Whitewater blowhard's tough road. Plus: A GOP TV ad's manufactured outrage.

The Podesta Group, a lobbying firm headed by Clinton operatives, has made a pretty penny working for Saudi & Russia

Documents reveal Barrack’s plan to team up with Arab princes to buy a U.S. nuclear company.

Flagrant interference in justice abroad was uncovered most recently by the Oregonian, a Portland-based newspaper

Iran hawks are crowing after the latest WikiLeaks dump, but they've been playing this game for two decades now

The monarchy's influence has waned with plummeting oil prices. What that means for the future of the Middle East

Saudi Arabia used to refrain from involving itself directly in the affairs of its neighbors, but that's changed

The "Today" show host asks his version of a "hard ball" question, and reveals just how out of touch he is

“Welcome to Donald Trump’s America,” Scarborough said.