Israeli National Security Research Center warns of "another coup" within the royal family in Saudi A

Israeli National Security Research Center warns of "another coup" within the royal family in Saudi Arabia



02/07/2017 



"National Security Research Center," the Israeli said that Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who was recently named the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, has a reformist image, and because of the young age has the ability to govern the kingdom for decades.

The center said that the monopoly of bin Salman "practically" the de facto authorities in the Kingdom, devotes a state of uncertainty and uncertainty about the future kingdom's policies and aims cast doubt on its ability to meet the challenges faced by them.


The center, in  a paper prepared by the Gulf Department official at the center Yoel Josenski , and published by the Center on Saturday on its website, that although the young age of the new crown prince ensures his long stay at the head of government in Saudi Arabia, but there are doubts about his ability to manage He ruled the country in light of the enormous risks.

The paper noted that although the Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the support of 31 out of the 34 members of the "Allegiance Council", but the support he enjoys within the royal family is not absolute. The opposition can emerge from within the royal same family - those who are not satisfied with his ascension, qualifications, administrative and style - as the King Salman bin Abdulaziz is keen to give his son Mohammed great powers to pave the circumstances before taking the reins of power, led to the emergence of quite a few opponents him within the royal family.

The paper said, that a number of princes demanded change during the year 2015, in a move interpreted as a "lack of confidence" the king and his son.

The princes of the royal family in Saudi Arabia
He received bin Salman, 31-year pledge of confidence by an overwhelming majority - 31 out of 34 - of "Allegiance Council", demonstrating the widespread support though not absolute. The paper noted that the issue of the escalation of bin Salman - which is now completed - began in 2015 when King bin Salman and Leah appointed to the Crown Prince, Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Council of Economy and Development. Since then, then bin Salman, with the help of his father, to strengthen its position and experience. The paper adds that "in the kingdom where half of the population ages less than 25 years, enjoyed bin Salman - as far as the absolute monarchy - with the support of the younger generation enthusiast to change the social system, because of age and because of his ambitious plans to resolve the crisis.

The paper at the same time that a state of disappointment prevails among Saudis struggling for "Vision 2030" presented by bin Salman that which is based on the processing of the Saudi economy for the post-oil application, noting that the Saudis are fed up with rising prices and face the consequences of curtailing support commodity.

Mohammed bin Salman receives the allegiance of princes and crown prince
The paper found that the grumbling street threatens the social contract that binds the Saudi royal family and the public, which is based on the commitment of the ruling family run by enabling people to enjoy oil revenues in exchange for ensuring public support for this system system. The paper explained that exacerbated the feeling of distrust towards the new crown prince the fact that while the Saudis demanding strain belts and accept austerity measures did not hesitate to buy a yacht at half billion dollars, which caused a storm of criticism on social media.

According to the paper, it along with the manifestations of rebellion can be submitted by a number of princes, it has not ruled out that the religious establishment stand against the new crown prince in the event of a social agenda applied in contradiction with the conservative tendencies of this institution.

/Mohammed bin Salman receives a pledge of allegiance
The paper pointed out that bin Salman was responsible for relations with the Obama administration (which, according to reports, preferred Mohammed bin Nayef, because it is more experienced) is now responsible for the development of relations with Trump's management.

The paper referred to the warnings launched by Western intelligence services of the implications of policies that could be adopted by the Mohammed bin Salman, which go beyond the line caution that characterized the foreign policy of Saudi Arabia, which, affecting the region's stability and political stability in Saudi Arabia.

She explained that the manifestations of failure in the foreign policy pursued by Mohammed bin Salman embodied in the military intervention in Yemen, and that this intervention reached a dead end, where Riyadh is unable to achieve any of the main goals set for themselves. The paper stressed that "Ansar Allah - the Houthis," the launch of the forces of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh missiles on Saudi territory is now commonplace, pointing to mounting international criticism of Saudi war in Yemen, coupled with the fall of the large number of casualties as a result of indiscriminate shelling.

The paper added that the hardline policy adopted by the Mohammed bin Salman towards Iran could pose a threat to Saudi Arabia itself in the event led to a full-scale confrontation between the two sides.


The paper emphasized that what matters is complicated for Saudi Arabia is that the crisis with Qatar reduced the strength of alliances that were enjoyed by Riyadh, referring to a country like Pakistan, which is one of the closest Saudi allies are insisting in the position of "neutral" from the crisis with Doha.

The paper noted the possibility that the blockade of Qatar, which was led by Mohammed bin Salman by supporting global and regional powers and standing to the side of Doha, especially Turkey and Iran campaign fail, and pointing out that such a failure would affect the status of the Saudi crown prince.

The paper predicted that Saudi Arabia is moving under the rule of bin Salman to the normalization of relations with Israel even before embarking on practical steps to resolve the conflict with the Palestinian people.

The paper said that Saudi Arabia was keen to refer to the transition "smooth" of power, where the House of Saud's keenness to document the moment of submission of bin Nayef, the pledge of allegiance bin Salman and show loyalty, at a time when the new heir appeared to kiss the hands of the crown prince ousted as a sign of respect and appreciation. The paper added that bin Nayef, who has an international confidence through its war against al-Qaeda in 2009, realizes that despite the appreciation and support received, the opposition step escalation bin Salman will hurt him, and perhaps also the stability of the royal family. The power of the House of Saud, according to the paper always stems from the understanding of the princes that the continuity of the system and stability are essential.

Bin Salman accepted the hand of his uncle bin Nayef
The paper published by the newspaper "New York Times" reported that when he was overthrown bin Nayef and his family close to where he was arrested in the palace, indicating that the transition was not as smooth as it seems. jh

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