Is the House of Saud on the Brink of Collapse?

Is the House of Saud on the Brink of Collapse?

There’s an appealing logic to these claims. It’s not like the Middle East is a beacon of stability at the moment. The House of Saud is dealing with rising Iranian influence in the Shia Crescent, wars in Syria and Yemen, simmering discontent in Bahrain, and the prospect that its principal global ally is about to cut a deal with its enduring rival in the region. Oil prices are higher than they were a few months ago but still a good deal lower than the previous few years. Oh, and lest we forget, the Saudis just had to deal with a leadership transition.

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