Succession In Saudi Arabia - Tapa dura

"This is a book that is necessary...Mr. Kechichian is unusually well informed." -"Economist" "The definitive work on the complex and complicated workings of the Saudi Royal Family." --John Christie, former British diplomat and publisher of "Gulf States Newsletter" "A fascinating account that refutes much of the West's conventional wisdom." --Robert Looney, Naval Postgraduate School "A study of royal succession from the time of the legendary Ibn Saud to the present day, this book gauges the strengths and weaknesses of the Saudi state..."--Foreign Affairs "This is a book that is necessary...Mr. Kechichian is unusually well informed." --"Economist" "The definitive work on the complex and complicated workings of the Saudi Royal Family." --John Christie, former British diplomat and publisher of "Gulf States Newsletter" "A fascinating account that refutes much of the West's conventional wisdom." --Robert Looney, Naval Postgraduate School "A study of royal succession from the time of the legendary Ibn Saud to the present day, this book gauges the strengths and weaknesses of the Saudi state..."--Foreign Affairs " This is a book that is necessary...Mr. Kechichian is unusually well informed." -- "Economist" " The definitive work on the complex and complicated workings of the Saudi Royal Family." --John Christie, former British diplomat and publisher of "Gulf States Newsletter" " A fascinating account that refutes much of the West' s conventional wisdom." --Robert Looney, Naval Postgraduate School "A study of royal succession from the time of the legendary Ibn Saud to the present day, this book gauges the strengths and weaknesses of the Saudi state..."--Foreign Affairs

The stability of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains critical to Western security and economic interests. This crucial study focuses on generation change and identifies individuals with greatest leadership potential; examines their political, social, and religious views.