Shifting Sands in the House of Saud with a King’s Declining Health

King Salman may not be on his deathbed, but his son is renowned for not wanting to waste an opportunity.

How Would You Explain the Recent Spate of Arrests in Saudi Arabia?

A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.

Implications of the Saudi Corruption Arrests

The latest crackdown appears to have targeted senior defense and interior officials, spurring speculation that they are linked to previously detained princes rumored to be plotting a coup.

Making Sense of the Saudi Rumors: A Guide to Royal Family Politics

Reports of royal arrests, a possible coup plot, and a brewing oil price war suggest that the kingdom is facing another period of considerable political tension.

Mohammed bin Salman's latest arrests expose weakness at heart of power

The arrest of such high-ranking princes reveals the shaky ground on which the young princes future rests

Muslim Causes Versus National Interest: Muslim Nations Make Risky Bets

Saudi attitudes towards the plight of thousands of illegal Rohingya in the kingdom fleeing persecution in Myanmar and squalid Bangladeshi refugee camps help explain Saudi support

The Worrisome Mystery of a Saudi Journalist’s Whereabouts

If Riyadh did in fact order Khashoggi’s detention, it may be miscalculating the likely negative impact on U.S. diplomacy and Western investment.

Saudi Arabia Hits the Brakes on Reforms

Arresting feminists does not inspire faith in the crown princes much hyped reform agenda.

A Saudi Silicon Valley? No easy feat, experts say

In a country where dissenting social media users are jailed and bloggers are flogged, creating Silicon Valley-like environment may be difficult

Saudi crown prince tried to persuade Abbas to support US peace plan: Officials

Mohammed bin Salman told the Palestinian president that the US was the only game in town when it came to the peace process

Saudi Arabia’s Game of Thrones

Getting the Saudi fight against corruption right

Saudi crackdown raises specter of wider spread dissent

Crown Prince Mohammed’s vow to moderate Saudi Islam: Easier said than done

The absence of an overriding puritan religious history has made it easier for Prince Mohammed bin Zayed to campaign against Sunni Muslim ultra-conservatism

The rise of Mohammed bin Salman: A mixed blessing?

The ascendancy of prince Mohammed was never in doubt

Salman vs Nayef: Rumours and ramblings in Saudi's game of thrones

Whispers abound about power grabs, comebacks and plots in the Saudi royal family. If they happen, they will have serious repercussions beyond the kingdom

The Power Struggle for the Throne and the Saudi 'Reset' With Trump

Palace intrigue and regional war could complicate the budding romance between Riyadh and the Trump administration