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Dr. Saoud et Mr. Djihad. La diplomatie religieuse de l'Arabie saoudite

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Une étude exceptionnelle sur les dessous du royaume le plus puissant et le plus secret au monde.

La diplomatie religieuse de l'Arabie saoudite constitue un étrange trou noir dans l'analyse du radicalisme qui affecte l'islam aujourd'hui. Pourquoi le salafisme, mouvance la plus intolérante et sectaire de l'islam, est-il devenu si conquérant ? Parce que parmi tous les radicalismes religieux qui pourrissent la planète, il est le seul à bénéficier d'un appui constant de la part d'un pays doté d'immenses moyens : le royaume saoudien.
Cette étude, dont les collaborateurs ont souhaité conserver l'anonymat, révèle comment ce royaume aux deux visages, celui conciliant de la dynastie Saoud et celui plus agressif du salafisme, propagandiste du djihad, a depuis des décennies développé une stratégie religieuse pour conquérir la communauté musulmane, mais aussi l'Occident, sans apparaître comme un ennemi grâce à un soft power original, hybride des systèmes américain et soviétique.
Aujourd'hui, ce pays longtemps protégé se retrouve menacé sur son propre territoire par le salafisme djihadiste qu'il a propagé ailleurs.



306 pages, Paperback

First published September 8, 2016

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Pierre Conesa

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Pierre Conesa , born August 4, 1948, is a French essayist, former senior civil servant and entrepreneur.

Pierre Conesa holds a DEUG in mathematics and Russian , agrégé in history [When?] And former student of the National School of Administration ( promotion Henri-François-d'Aguesseau , 1980-1982) 2 , including he comes out of administrative court 3 .

After having been a lecturer in contemporary history at the University of Paris-VII (1974-1980), he was civil administrator at the Ministry of Defense , where he was notably deputy director of the delegation of strategic affairs, before retiring. in 2012 4 .

He became director general of the European Strategic Intelligence Company (2005-2011) 5 , then became a member of the Res Publica foundation and lecturer at the Institut d'études politiques in Paris .

In 2009, he was approached to become a senior manager in charge of economic intelligence , but he was deemed “too close to economic intelligence providers” 6 , and the position was not filled.

He wrote the 1 st strategic plan to support arms exports, and created the defense campus of the École Militaire . [ref. necessary]

He is the founder and president of the company Homid, specializing in economic intelligence , advice , communication and public relations 7 .

Pierre Conesa is a member of the "Association of Friends of Azerbaijan ", a country with which he is developing a business provider activity 8 .

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December 5, 2023
این سومین کتاب بعد از «عربستان از دورن» و «هزارتوی سعودی» بود که در مورد کشور عربستان می‌خوندم.
نویسنده این کتاب فرانسوی هستش و محور اصلی اون در مورد سرمایه‌گذاری‌های داخلی و خارجی عربستان در خصوص وهابیت، مدارس دینی و تربیت افراد برای این منظور هستش.
در ابتدا کتاب در خصوص وهابیت و سلفی‌گری و شباهت‌ها و تفاوت‌هاشون صحبت می‌کنه.
بعد هم به صورت جالبی از اقدامات کشور عربستان سعودی برای ترویج وهابیت در کشورهای دیگه (از کشورهای آسیایی خاور دور تا کشورهای اروپای غربی و آفریقایی) با کلی مدرک و سند و میزان هزینه‌های انجام شده حرف میزنه.
در خیلی از کشورها هم تحلیل می‌کنه چرا این تبلیغات روی مردم اثرگذار و جذاب بوده یا بعضی جاها چرا اینطور نبوده
نکته جالب برای من این حجم از سرمایه‌گذاری در یک بازه زمانی طولانی برای صادرات ایدئولوژی و مذهب هستش و تقابلاتی که با شیعه و مناطق نفوذ ایران داشته
متن کتاب روان هستش و به نظرم برای جمع‌آوری این اطلاعات زحمت زیادی کشیده شده ولی خب یه جاهایی ممکنه حوصله‌سربر بشه. همینطور حس میکنم نویسنده در مورد ایران خوب گفته، نمیدونم اثر ترجمه هستش یا اعتقادات خود نویسنده این کتاب.
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June 4, 2022
There is a unique brand of Islam called Wahhabism. Its a literal, strict interpretation of Islam that usually justifies violence against "heretical views" against other Muslims. The majority of terror victims are Muslim. This brand in particular is more political than religious. Saudi Arabia exports it because they can control most aspects of it. They pass it off to other countries through schools and charitable organizations. Interestingly enough they have no problem shutting it down when people act out in their own country. The Gulf War brought American soldiers to Saudi Arabia and this didn't go over well in their country. Attacks were committed against US troops because they were "desecrating" the country by being in it. Saudi Arabia is able to do as they please because the US has an alliance with this country and they export so much oil. The majority of places where this distinct thought is catching on is more unstable and war torn areas. The author shows how the majority of Muslims are against this kind of idea and that's why they're targeted the most. Because they're the only ones who can doctrinally contend with the ideology. The writing is good in this book and there are parts where the author seems to tie a lot of threads together. An interesting read for sure.
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January 17, 2022
A rather benefitting and concise read regarding Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar Wahabbi propaganda campaign within Islam. The purpose of that campaign is to shift the global sentiment of the Muslim world and consequently the Western world regarding Islam from its original, tolerant disposition to an alien, hateful serving no true purpose other than to benefit its western masters in causing turmoil in Western Asia. The book can get rather formulaic at times, and consequently a bit tedious in reading.

Apart from that, the author makes some statements regarding how Saudi Arabia funds this Wahabbi ideology is itself a big partner/client state of the Western powers that claim to be fighting terror without putting two-and-two together and addressing the elephant in the room...
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June 28, 2021
Interesting book..............tedious reading. I put it down and picked it up many times.

Radical Islam is playing the long game and this is definitely pointed out. People need to be aware of what is happening throughout the world on this issue. The politicians, everywhere, are being taken over because the public is too stupid to care and vote worldwide on single issues. They play to that to get their roots built.

Wish I knew more of the history of Islam and will definitely read more on the subject.
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August 25, 2021
There is great detail in this book. However, do not recommend for someone not already well-versed in Saudi history, particularly in the 20th century.
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January 7, 2022
A very important book which unfortunately, not many will read. Throws a megawatt spotlight on the hypocrisy of certain countries.
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5 reviews1 follower
September 17, 2023
Pierre Conesa décrit à l'aide des données précises, pays par pays, les stratégies qu'utilise l'Arabie Saoudite pour exporter un salafisme djihadiste autour du monde. A travers un arsenal dévéloppé de soft power (Dr. Saoud) de hard power (Mr. Djihad), l Arabie Saoudite construit des écoles coraniques, promeut des imams radicaux et finance des groupes guerriers fondamentalistes à travers le monde.
Ce livre m'a permis de prendre conscience du rôle majeur que joue l'AS dans la radicalisation globale de l'islam. Elle n'est donc pas qu'un mirage créé par la propagande occidentale post 11/09, ni le seul fruit d'une réaction locale aux guerres impérialistes au Moyen-Orient.
Merci infiniment pour ce travail d'une importance capitale, qui dénonce enfin un ennemi dont personne n'ose parler (tellement plus facile de taper sur les femmes voilées).
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189 reviews7 followers
April 29, 2017
Quoique un peu sec dans ses transitions, ce livre avance une masse importante d'informations, appuyées sur des notes bibliographiques, et son résultat fait froid dans le dos. Je ne peux pas dire que son idée générale - l'Arabie saoudite oeuvre à la diffusion de l'Islam dans le monde - me soit une découverte, mais c'est son ampleur et ses détails qui inquiètent.
Il s'avère en tout cas que la France s'en sort mieux que certains de ses voisins européens, notamment la Grande-Bretagne où des tribunaux reposant sur la charia ont commencé à opérer, mais ce n'est pas vraiment grâce à nos gouvernements.
Aussi la question que je me posais avant est devenue une certitude: nous devons rompre avec l'Arabie saoudite (et sans doute avec les autres pétromonarchies mais elles ne sont pas abordées dans le livre).
Ce livre m'a conforté dans mes opinions. Je pense que nous devons aussi revoir notre loi sur la laïcité quant au financement des bâtiments religieux faute de quoi les mosquées françaises seront financées par des pays étrangers qui ne partagent en rien nos valeurs et défendent un Islam odieux (et je dis bien UN islam et pas L'Islam). Il n'est pas non plus acceptable que les musulmans français soient privés de lieux de culte.
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