One of the key players in the global fossil fuel market – Saudi Arabia – a rich and influential kingdom, is currently experiencing quite a
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The Saudi Royal Family should Beware Fighting Among Themselves
Purges, interrogation, claims of torture, accusations of treason, suspicion of murder, an insane war in Yemen and ruinous plans for a “reformed” kingdom, all supported
Playing for Higher Stakes: Saudi Arabia Gambles on Oil War with Russia
Saudi Arabia’s oil spat with Russia throws a spanner into the works of the Kingdom’s long-standing effort to hedge its bets, a strategy that has
The World Can’t Forget the Fight for the Saudi Crown Amid Virus Panic
The fear caused by the coronavirus outbreak is greater than that provoked by a serious war because everybody is in the front line and everybody
How Mohammed bin Salman’s Biggest Gamble May Cost Him the Throne
For much of its existence, Saudi Arabia was stable. It was an absolute monarchy which dealt with dissidents ruthlessly. Arbitrary detention, torture, disappearances at home
Top Saudi Intelligence Official ‘Chased’ to Canada by Crown Prince MbS
The Canadian government gave refuge to a powerful former Saudi intelligence official deemed a threat to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman‘s rule, three sources familiar
Saudi Crown Prince Plans to Become King Before November G20 Summit
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched a purge against his chief royal rival, his uncle Prince Ahmed bin Abdelaziz, because he intends to become king
Saudi Arabia’s Oil Price War Could Very Easily Backfire
Russia’s rejection of its OPEC+ partners’ request to further reduce oil production in response to slumping demand prompted Saudi Arabia to unwisely initiate an oil
