Saudi Arabia reforms: Royal power play or meaningful change?
By DW
28 June 2021 |
7:09 am
The pace of reforms is picking up in the Gulf state. A pattern is emerging that seemingly sidelines religion but consolidates political power with Saudi royals.
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