Question

Why did Western nations become interested in Saudi Arabia during the twentieth century? Saudi Arabia abandoned Islamic law. The nation set up European-style courts. Oil was discovered on the Arabian peninsula.

Answer 1

Oil was discovered on the Arabian peninsula.

Answer 2

Western nations became interested in Saudi Arabia during the twentieth century because oil was discovered on the Arabian Peninsula. Following World War II the United States established a special relationship with Saudi Arabia guaranteeing its security while also creating a partnership to extract oil from the Kingdom.