Saudi Austerity Reversal Marks Power Play in Kingdom (WSJ)

Moves by King Salman hint at effort to quell public criticism and boost son’s prospects with the future course of Saudi Arabia hinging on whether last month’s sudden decision to reverse unpopular austerity measures will come to be seen by its people as a sign of weakness or a sign of wisdom. READ MORE

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