Chair: Silvio Pellas
Director: Kelley Fenelon
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a monarchy governed by the Saud family. It is a nation ruled mostly by Islamic Law. The economy is heavily dependent on oil and mostly state run. Saudi Arabia is the largest exporter of oil in the world and it has the largest oil reserves in the world as well.
Currently Saudi Arabia is at a crossroads, it is trying to become a more open and democratic society while at the same time combating domestic terrorism. In addition, a burgeoning population, aquifer depletion, and an oil-dependent economy are all concerns the government is working to address.
Saudi Arabia is one the most powerful and influential countries in the Middle East . It will be sure to play a prominent role in any transnational crisis, as it seeks to become the de-facto leader in the region.