Saudi Arabia: A Kingdom in Peril

In a world of rapid changes, and a region struck by uprisings and riven by wars, the kingdom of Saudi Arabia stands at a crossroads.

The Saudi kingdom has been able to maintain its rule over the past decades despite the many religious and ideological contradictions that are contained within it. Due to the huge amount of wealth generated from oil reserves, the kingdom was provided with an important geostrategic position that made the kingdom highly influential in the regional and international levels. The Kingdom additionally benefits from the fact that it guards numerous Islamic holy cities and shrines which are considered to be the most sacred places for Muslims.