"A century has passed since Abdulaziz bin Saud fought on the Arab peninsula to found his kingdom, and his sons are still firmly in charge in Saudi Arabia, guaranteeing stability for the governors of the largest oil producer in the world, and for their American allies. But in a period of significant change and turmoil, from North Africa to the Gulf, this stability now seems under threat and the royal family must prepare to change the system of succession, giving over command to a younger generation that will carry out the reforms that are crucial for the country's future. Last month's death of the octogenarian crown prince, Sultan, and Defence Minister was no shock: Interior Minister Nayef was appointed new crown prince".......READ MORE
Friday, November 25, 2011
Saudi Arabia: ''A troubled monarchy''
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"A century has passed since Abdulaziz bin Saud fought on the Arab peninsula to found his kingdom, and his sons are still firmly in charge in Saudi Arabia, guaranteeing stability for the governors of the largest oil producer in the world, and for their American allies. But in a period of significant change and turmoil, from North Africa to the Gulf, this stability now seems under threat and the royal family must prepare to change the system of succession, giving over command to a younger generation that will carry out the reforms that are crucial for the country's future. Last month's death of the octogenarian crown prince, Sultan, and Defence Minister was no shock: Interior Minister Nayef was appointed new crown prince".......READ MORE
"A century has passed since Abdulaziz bin Saud fought on the Arab peninsula to found his kingdom, and his sons are still firmly in charge in Saudi Arabia, guaranteeing stability for the governors of the largest oil producer in the world, and for their American allies. But in a period of significant change and turmoil, from North Africa to the Gulf, this stability now seems under threat and the royal family must prepare to change the system of succession, giving over command to a younger generation that will carry out the reforms that are crucial for the country's future. Last month's death of the octogenarian crown prince, Sultan, and Defence Minister was no shock: Interior Minister Nayef was appointed new crown prince".......READ MORE
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