Succession In Saudi Arabia

by J. Kechichian

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780312238803
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	07/05/2001
Edition description:	2001
Pages:	287
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Joseph A. Kechichian is the CEO of Kechichian & Associates, LLC, and a Fellow at the Gustav E. von Grunebaum Center for Near East Studies, University of California, Los Angeles.

Table of Contents

The Current Generation * The Next Generation * Perceptions of Security Concerns * Direction of Family * An Assessment of the New Alliances

Editorial Reviews

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

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