It has been a while since I wrote anything. I want to discuss the most common stereotype against Saudi Arabia. It is interesting because this stereotype is really old and still continues to be pushed.
You might know that there was an oil embargo against United States from the Middle East in the 1970s. Most people around the world even the educated and well-informed ones beleive that the purpose of the embargo was to increase oil prices which is not true. Americans invaded Middle East in 1960s and created Israel. Arab nations threatened and not happy with the decision decided to co-operate and use their power against the Americans. Oil was the only power they had and still have which they used to get their voice heard. But unfortunately it did not work. The Americans were too arrogant to listen to bedouins from a desert.
The American economy was significantly affected due to the embargo. There were long line ups at gas stations which did not have gasoline. They were threatened and decided to do something to prevent this from happening in the future, but they were not willing to end their support of Israel. Instead they paid Saddam Hussein to create a fake Gulf War to scare the Arabs. When the Arab nations needed military protection, US offered their help, charged billions fo dollars and signed deals with royal families of the oil rich nations. Since then, there was no embargo but the stereotype still exists.
You can read the book Confessions of an Economic Hitman to learn more about American politics with countries all over the world.
