Regime Stability in Saudi Arabia: The Challenge of Succession

This book examines the structure of political power amongst elites inside Saudi Arabia and how they might cope with the very serious challenge posed by succession. Presenting a new and refreshing theoretical approach that links elite integration with regime stability, the author shows that the kingdom’s royal elite is far more integrated than it has generally been given credit for.

Based on extensive field work inside Saudi Arabia, the book offers a detailed, up-to-date survey and assessment...