Leah Schmidt

A British educated American with a BA from the University of St Andrews in Arabic and Middle Studies and an MA from the University of Buckingham in Security studies. My main interests lie in the Middle East after spending extended time in Syria, Yemen, Jordan, Morocco, Libya, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. I'm currently studying in France.

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Libya Benghazi Protests Show Public Opinion is Turning in Favor of US and Against Militias

Culture

Sarah Attar Was Named First Saudi Arabian Woman in the Olympics, But She Was Actually the Second

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Saudi Arabia Succession, Price of Oil in Doubt After Death of Crown Prince Nayef

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Newt Gingrich Attacks Mitt Romney For Speaking French, Underlining How Americans Don't Embrace Foreign Languages

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Qatar is World's Wealthiest Country, But Also Among Most Obese

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With the Death of Crown Prince Sultan, A Less Progressive Path for Saudi Arabia