Jon Alterman is head of the Middle East program at the Center for Stategic and International Studies in Washington.

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Jon Alterman is director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

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Jon Alterman says King Abdullah is striking a delicate balance between the two powers - because China needs Saudi oil and the Saudis need U.S.security to keep the oil flowing worldwide.

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Mr. JON ALTERMAN (Center for Strategic and International Studies): I've seen peacekeeping forces work.

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