A few weeks ago I realized it had been too long since I had heard from Laurent Murawiec. Over the weekend, I learned the reason: He was dying of cancer. He has since succumbed.

The Mind of Jihad author, most recently of the Hudson Institute, formerly of RAND, will be remembered most in the public square as a vocal critic of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

There’s more on Laurent here. He talked to NRO about Saudi Arabia here and here on Pope Benedict.

Our condolences to his wife and family. Our thanks for his courage.