Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
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Videos Mentioning Saudi Arabia
The Russian War in Ukraine: A Conversation with Garry Kasparov (Episode #275)
Sam Harris
A country that, along with Iran and Venezuela, could benefit from higher oil prices due to sanctions on Russia.
Rosalind Picard: Affective Computing, Emotion, Privacy, and Health | Lex Fridman Podcast #24
Lex Fridman
Country where the robot Sophia was reportedly granted citizenship.
Kamala surges, Trump at NABJ, recession fears, Middle East escalation, Ackman postpones IPO
All-In Podcast
A Middle Eastern country whose potential actions in a regional conflict are considered, and which was part of a proposed diplomatic initiative.
In conversation with President Trump
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a country willing to use currencies other than the dollar, indicating a shift in global financial dynamics.
Campus Protests, Antisemitism, and Western Values (Episode #367)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as one of the Middle Eastern regimes that appears to want normalized relations with Israel, and whose actions in repelling Iran's attack are seen as promising.
Urban Warfare 2.0: A Conversation with John Spencer (Episode #366)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a country with which Israel was close to a bilateral relationship, a potential threat to Iran's regional ambitions, and also helped Israel defend against the April 14th attack.
Sam Altman on Trust, Persuasion, and the Future of Intelligence - Live at the Progress Conference
Conversations with Tyler
Mentioned as a country OpenAI is in talks with, concerning potential collaborations like data centers or investment.
Geo-Strategy #3: How Empire is Destroying America
Predictive History
Mentioned as a key Middle Eastern country that agreed to trade oil using US dollars, contributing to the petrodollar system.
Geo-Strategy #1: Iran's Strategy Matrix
Predictive History
A Middle Eastern country that would likely be part of a US-led coalition against Iran, but which Iran aims to create conflict and dissent within.
Final Thoughts on the 2024 Presidential Election: A Conversation with Mark Cuban (Episode #390)
Sam Harris
A country mentioned in relation to a past US policy under Trump of selling weapons despite the ongoing war in Yemen.
Who does it work for? Education to Employment Programs in Jordan
MIT Open Learning
Country where EFE has an affiliate office.
Mark Cuban: Love/Hate Relationship with Trump, Why He's Backing Kamala Harris
All-In Podcast
Country involved in the Yemen War, which the U.S. supported with arms sales under Trump, and discussed in relation to oil production cuts.
Abbas Amanat: Iran Protests, Mahsa Amini, History, CIA & Nuclear Weapons | Lex Fridman Podcast #334
Lex Fridman
A country in the Persian Gulf region, potentially concerned about Iran's nuclear ambitions and a possible nuclear arms race.
Deep State, Hegemony & U.S. Foreign Policy: John Mearsheimer vs. Jeffrey Sachs | All-In Summit
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a regional player whose actions are uncertain if conflict erupts in the West Bank, and as a country potentially involved in fighting if war escalates with Iran.
Migration Jam: Our Stories
MIT Open Learning
The country where Amal Jibril was born and raised.
Anti-Zionism Is Antisemitism: A Conversation with Michal Cotler-Wunsh (Episode #373)
Sam Harris
Country mentioned as typically not facing the same level of scrutiny from the UN on its wartime conduct as Israel does.
Gender Apartheid and the Future of Iran: A Conversation with Alinejad and Mohammed (Episode #370)
Sam Harris
Context for the condemnation of Jamal Khashoggi's murder, used for comparison with Western responses to Iran.
Kara Swisher Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Country mentioned in the context of it being a difficult deployment location for a gay spy at the time Kara Swisher considered joining the Foreign Service.
The Man Who Predicted the Iran War 2 Years Ago Says We're Already in Phase Two — And There's No Exit
Tom Bilyeu
Key player in the petro-dollar agreement, where it agreed to sell oil only in US dollars, forming the basis of the US dollar's value. Also mentioned as pushing Trump to attack Iran.
Iran Just Cut America Off From the World's Oil — Every Ally Ghosted Trump
Tom Bilyeu
Mentioned as having a pipeline that runs across the desert, but which could become a soft target if the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted.
The Iran War Isn’t About Nukes — Follow the Money (and the Trade You Can’t Miss)
Tom Bilyeu
Highlighted for its sovereign wealth funds and investment pledges to the US, as well as being a target of Iranian attacks on oil infrastructure.
Cory Bookers Goes Nuclear, American Eagle's Controversial New Ad, AI news, And Your Comments
Tom Bilyeu
Mentioned as a nation whose investment in a company would create a vested interest in that company's success.
Are Tariffs Fueling the AI Race? | Deep Dives with a16z
a16z Deep Dives
Signed two large AI deals with the US, interested in AI, and possesses cheap energy, a comparative advantage for AI development.
This House Would Keep Politics Out of Sport Full Debate
OxfordUnion
Mentioned for hosting sporting events and having questionable human rights records, with Lewis Hamilton condemning its LGBTQ+ laws.