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Saudi Arabia Cheers the Coup in Egypt

Frenemies

The kingdom is hoping Morsi's downfall signals a return to autocratic rule in the Middle East.

Bruce Riedel

Published Jul. 7 2013 4:45AM EDT

articles/2013/07/07/saudi-arabia-cheers-the-coup-in-egypt/130706-Riedel-Egypt-Saudis-tease_kun09g — Virginie Nguyen Hoang/AP

Bruce Riedel

Bruce Riedel

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