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Crown Prince Leads Saudi Purge

November 9, 2017

Saudi Arabia has detained hundreds of people, including members of the royal family, in a landmark “anti-corruption” purge led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. What is motivating this game of thrones in the House of Saud and what are its implications for the kingdom and the region? Those are just some of the questions addressed by Middle East veteran observer and expert Aaron David Miller in this edition of Wilson Center NOW.


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