Abstract
The article examines the foundational elements of the Saudi state: idea, governing institutions and physical basis. The author notes that its supranational ideas will be challenged by ongoing reforms if it does not ease tensions with its Shia minority population. Governing institutions of its absolute monarchy will also be challenged by the reforms, while economic reforms are far from convincing. The author concludes that the Saudi state may be the next weak state in the region.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Orient: Deutsche Zeitschrift für Politik, Wirtschaft und Kultur des Orients - German Journal for Politics, Economics and Culture of the Middle East |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 35-40 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISSN | 0030-5227 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |