Hudson Institute Panel to Discuss Saudi Vulnerability: The Source of Middle Eastern Oil And The Eastern Province

4/1/2002

From: Mark Hemingway of the Hudson Institute, 202-974-2420; E-mail: mark@hudsondc.org

News Advisory:

The Saudi Vulnerability: The Source Of Middle Eastern Oil And The Eastern Province Of Saudi Arabia

Panelists will be discussing the potential geopolitical significance of ethnic and religious diversity in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia.

Panelists include: -- Max Singer, senior fellow, Hudson Institute -- Ali Al-Ahmed, executive director, Saudi Institute -- Paul Michael Wihbey, strategic fellow, The Institute for Advanced Strategic and Political Studies -- Carol O'Leary, program director, Center for Global Peace, American University

WHEN: Tuesday, April 2, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Hudson Institute 1015 18th Street, N.W. Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 202-223-7770

Space is strictly limited and registration is required. Kindly RSVP with your name, title and affiliation to rsvp@hudsondc.org or by calling Kim Bowling 202-223-7770.

Press Inquiries: Contact Mark Hemingway at (202) 974-2420 or mark@hudsondc.org

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