Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Is the Saudi crown prince a reformist or power-hungry?


Four ministers, 11 princes detained on orders of Mohammed bin Salman in what some see as a suspicious graft crackdown.


The arrests in Saudi Arabia have spurred days of speculation and analysis. There was the element of surprise as the detentions took place on Saturday night without warning.
The element of power - most of those arrested are men of influence - and the element of uncertainty trigger questions on whether the move was about purging corruption or consolidating power?
The man behind it all is Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has been a figure of controversy for months now.
He is regarded as a progressive leader, touting social and economic reforms.




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