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Princes and Thieves 2026
Princes and Thieves is an American political investigative journalism work from 2026 by Matthew Cole. The American edition, published by Atria / One Signal Publishers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, runs to 320 pages. It examines relationships between Jared Kushner, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Mohammed bin Salman. The book presents allegations that money and personal connections influenced U.S. policy toward the Middle East during Donald Trump's first presidency. The American edition is subtitled "Jared Kushner and Mohamed bin Zayed's Secret Plot to Remake the Middle East." Excerpts sparked media discussion about conflicts of interest and transparency in American diplomacy. Kushner and his lawyers denied the allegations regarding bank accounts and financial arrangements described by Cole. The book tells a story of political influence through personal ties and financial dealings in the region. This work follows a pattern of investigative reporting into high-level international affairs. It is an English-language publication with 320 pages in the U.S. edition.
Details
- Publisher
- Atria / One Signal Publishers
- ISBN
- 9781668095324
- Pages
- 320




