Saudis in trouble

[mahnmut]

Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud rose to the throne in Saudi Arabia about a year ago - just after the death of his brother Abdullah, who ruled over the kingdom for a decade. Many believed back then that Salman, who became king at the age of 79, woud be just an intermediary footnote in the history of his country - a set-up for the next generation of

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[ddstory]

The international community should change the style of their diplomacy towards countries like Saudi Arabia. The current one is a disgrace.

[abomvubuso]

There's other trouble coming for Salman as well. Most of his brothers are plotting to oust him behind his back. An increasing number of his relatives favour his younger brother Ahmed (not much younger than Salman, btw). And the clerics are fast rallying behind their back now. So the pressure will be mounting on Salman both from within and without.

[underlankers]

Let the House of Saud burn.

[mahnmut]

I'm curious what would happen after the Saud regime is gone. Also, in broader terms, what would happen in the Middle East after oil becomes irrelevant.