tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042587494012331021.post7438862013813279712..comments2023-09-07T03:20:24.100-07:00Comments on Revolutions and Political Violence: Saudi Arabia: Does the new leader of the Interior Ministry bring hope for modernization?Michael Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09669512353829041768noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042587494012331021.post-45597755391493782212013-03-14T19:34:38.097-07:002013-03-14T19:34:38.097-07:00I think it will be interesting to see how changes ...I think it will be interesting to see how changes in the Saudi ruling family will have impacts on Saudi Arabia's surrounding countries including Yemen and Bahrain. As we discussed in class, Saudi Arabia's shadow as the "big brother nation" has played a significant role is how the Yemen and Bahrain Arab Spring protests played out and changes in Saudi Arabia could impact the stability of these nations. I'm also interested to see how Saudi Arabia reacts internally to changes in the region and how the regional pressures will play out with the long ruling family's adjustments in their actions and policy in order to maintain power.Kristina Jenningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862608945657594560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042587494012331021.post-89537418274063276752013-03-14T08:53:33.304-07:002013-03-14T08:53:33.304-07:00The person who takes over the position will have t...The person who takes over the position will have the power to make progress or to continue the restrictions that are in place. I believe that the family will appoint someone who will be conservative. Saudi Arabia is weary of the changes going on in other countries and if they allow a reformist to make changes then it could spur a regime change within the country. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05681712733823642589noreply@blogger.com