The Perilous Future of Post-Saleh Yemen
The former leader’s bloody demise will likely accelerate the country’s downward spiral toward anarchy and…
Author Simon Henderson
Saudi Arabia’s ‘Anti-Corruption’ Purge
The shocking spate of high-profile arrests will strengthen the crown prince’s political position, but the…
Saudi Royal Transition: Why, What, and When?
Speculation is widespread that King Salman may soon abdicate in favor of Crown Prince Muhammad,…
Vision or Mirage? Saudi Arabia’s Ambitious Economic Plans
The deputy crown prince hopes his U.S. visit will help garner support for shifting the…
Saudi Defense Minister Visits Pakistan to Repair Strained Relations
The prince’s latest foreign policy initiative is to confer with Islamabad, presumably seeking help with…
Royal Schism in the House of Saud
Persistent reports of royal disquiet about the role of the king’s favored son indicate that…
Riyadh Looks to Moscow
Prince Muhammad’s visit to Russia will increase speculation that Saudi Arabia’s relationship with the United…
The Saudi Snub
The White House’s bottom line for Camp David is to limit public condemnation of the…