Like most others I have no idea what the purge that has taken place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia means or what its implications are. Here’s what Pat Lang says:
IMO what we are seeing here is the consolidation of power within the Salman branch of the Sudairi side of the Saudi royal family.
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IMO this purge is intended to achieve the intimidation or removal of those who are the crown princes’ rivals on the secular side of Saudi society. Mit’ab bin Abdullah was the head of SANG, a non MODA armed force for decades. Bin Talal is a major financial power in the world.
If there is not a successful coup against the crown prince in the next days, his follow up move will probably be to purge the Shia clergy of the Eastern Province.
I wish that John Burgess were still active. I’m holding my water until more knowledgeable people comment.
