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Saudis Aim to Project Stability.

Authors :
OMRAN, AHMED AL
SCHWARTZ, FELICIA
Spindle, Bill
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 1/24/2015, Vol. 265 Issue 19, pA1-A6. 2p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses succession in Saudi Arabia's government following the January 2015 death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. Salman bin Abdulaziz succeeded Abdullah as king, and named as deputy crown prince his nephew, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef. Details are presented about the latter's success in heading an effort to battle the al Qaeda terrorist group in Saudi Arabia, and on how his new appointment represents the rise to prominence of a new generation in Saudi government.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00999660
Volume :
265
Issue :
19
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
100609164