VALUABLE CONTEXT Welcome to Al-Monitor's series on Middle Eastern powers and their efforts to influence US policy

Insights and revelations that help make sense of what’s happening — and the why behind it

We examine weapons contracts and foreign aid, as well as trade deals and financial sanctions, with one goal — following the money

TRACKING TOOLS We summarize hundreds of lobbying and financial records to create a singular comprehensive resource

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