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February 9, 2011

Could Al Jazeera Bring Down Saudi Monarchy?

Hugh Miles, Foreign Policy

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Despite the channel's exceptional job in covering the turmoil in Tunisia and Egypt, the complex relationship with Saudi Arabia is a reminder that even for Al Jazeera, in the Persian Gulf free press has its limits.

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TAGGED: Egypt, Al Jazeera, Qatar, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia

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