Why the U.S. and China Must Tackle the Saudi Menace of Jihadism

At a time when the conflict within Islam has sharpened between Sunnis and Shias and between fundamentalists and reformers, the House of Saud — the world’s No. 1 promoter of radical Islamic extremism — is increasingly playing the sectarian card, even at the risk of deepening the schisms. This aggressive activism carries significant implications for U.S. interests, from the Middle East to Asia.

Brahma Chellaney, Professor, Center for Policy Research via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1QRWFOU