Intersections

Inside 9/11 Diplomacy: The Man Who Rebuilt U.S.–Saudi Relations

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In Part 2 of this conversation, former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Robert Jordan shares a firsthand account of stepping into one of the most complex diplomatic roles in modern history—just as the world changed on September 11th.

Jordan reflects on navigating U.S.–Saudi relations amid suspicion, fear, and global uncertainty, while working closely with President George W. Bush, senior U.S.…