By Anthony Bubalo, Lowy Interpreter: “Today's announcement that Saudi Arabia's King Salman has reshuffled the line of succession in favour of his son Mohammed bin Salman is surprising, but not unexpected. Nevertheless, what makes me a little more cautious about continuing to wager on Saudi stability are the aggressive reforms and policies that MBS has been driving in a country long known for its conservatism and caution.”
Saudi’s big gamble: The aging king of Saudi Arabia issued a stunning royal decree on Wednesday when he removed his nephew, the Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Nayef, from office and appointed his own son, Mohammad Bin Salman, as heir to the Saudi throne. Sami Moubayed writes that Bin Salman is popular with younger Saudis – he looks set to be the youngest king in Saudi Arabia’s history – but is also viewed by many as erratic and impervious to advice. READ THE STORY HERE The Saudi Succession Shuffle
By Anthony Bubalo, Lowy Interpreter: “Today's announcement that Saudi Arabia's King Salman has reshuffled the line of succession in favour of his son Mohammed bin Salman is surprising, but not unexpected. Nevertheless, what makes me a little more cautious about continuing to wager on Saudi stability are the aggressive reforms and policies that MBS has been driving in a country long known for its conservatism and caution.”
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