This document contains a number of letters that were written by Usama bin Laden between 1994 and 1998, and that cover a range of topics related to Saudi Arabia. The primary theme is the illegitimacy of the Saudi Arabia regime, and the allegation that the Saudi Arabia government is supporting a Western plot to destroy the Muslim nation. Each letter addresses a current event, describes the event and provides the author’s analysis of the context and implications of the regime’s actions. Most statements end with a call to action on the part of the regime, the scholars, or the citizens of Saudi Arabia. The statements are coherently written and well-organized, and they demonstrate Bin Laden’s ability to communicate with multiple audiences, appealing to each group’s pride and specific capabilities.

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