by Robert Baer
First published 2004
Robert Baer draws on two decades inside the CIA's clandestine operations division to expose a shocking alliance between American political and economic elites and the Saudi royal family. The author reveals how secret agreements and financing networks create a web of corruption that spans continents. Baer documents the hidden deals that keep billions of dollars flowing between these powerful groups. He shows how this shadowy system operates beyond public scrutiny, with stakes so enormous they could destabilize global politics. The investigation uncovers the true cost of America's relationship with Saudi Arabia, where money and power intersect in dangerous ways. Readers will discover how this partnership shapes international events while enriching a select few. Baer's insider knowledge provides unprecedented access to a world where national interests collide with private gain.
Genres: political-science, politics, economics, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: insider-knowledge
Setting: America, Saudi Arabia
Period: 21st Century
336 pages · Pocket Book · FOLIO