Saudi Arabia: A Kingdom in Turmoil
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Part 4 Royal Dynasty
For decades, Saudi Arabia has managed to maintain stability despite internal power struggles. Even in times of crisis that included the overthrow of a king, or the assassination of his heir, the Sunni kingdom seemed to remain in orbit.
Saudi kings, from 1932 until today. Credit: AP, Reuters, SPA, Robert L. Knudsen, Helene C. Stikkel/U.S. government
Now it seems that internal rivalries are pushing Saudi Arabia into a road map that could destabilize the Middle East. According to estimates, Crown Prince Ben Salman will survive, the question is who will be harmed in the struggle. Meanwhile, commentators warn that paranoia at the top is already reminiscent of Saddam Hussein's Baghdad.
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