Saudis Issued Dire Warnings Against U.S. Sanctions. But How Much Leverage Do They Have?

By CLIFFORD KRAUSS and RICK GLADSTONE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2EmYzcf
via IFTTT The Saudis have a powerful tool in their ability to raise oil prices but are loath to use it. And they could not easily switch to China or Russia for defense.