ABSTRACT

Based on interviews with sources ranging from dissidents to diplomats, the book takes the reader behind the wall of piety and medievalism that guards Saudi sensitivities. Discussing the ruling family's self-awarded birthright to wealth and power, Anders Jerichow questions whether it is possible to ignore the rules of the world and still enjoy the protection of the international community?

chapter Chapter One|10 pages

Family Law

'As the King deems fit'

chapter Chapter Two|6 pages

Lashed in the School Playground

A day in the life of Dr Khalifa

chapter Chapter Three|9 pages

Bedouin Society, Industrial Nation

'Progress without change'

chapter Chapter Four|9 pages

Justice

In the chains of the Muttawas

chapter Chapter Five|13 pages

Independence?

No illusions

chapter Chapter Six|9 pages

Social Outcast by Choice

Outside international law and order

chapter Chapter Seven|11 pages

Protector of the Holy Cities

Afraid of Islamists

chapter Chapter Eight|9 pages

Women

Just half of the population

chapter Chapter Nine|12 pages

Torture

No redress

chapter Chapter Ten|11 pages

Just Allies

Never friends

chapter Chapter Eleven|7 pages

'Saudology'

Portrait of a partner

chapter Chapter Eleven|11 pages

Massari, refugee in Europe

'A dangerous man'

chapter Chapter Thirteen|9 pages

Censorship

Operation Desert Shield II

chapter Chapter Fourteen|4 pages

Harry Wu

Double standards

chapter Chapter Fifteen|5 pages

Defector in New York

From diplomat to refugee

chapter Chapter Sixteen|4 pages

The Sting

Farewell to the king