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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Saudi Arabia May Not Seem Weak, But It's Hiding Three Political Threats


Saudi Arabia May Not Seem Weak, But It's Hiding Three Political Threats

There are, however, quite a few reasons why Saudi Arabia is the next domino, according to Evans-Pritchard.
  • Youth unemployment (20-24 years old): 42%
  • Minority religious group: Shia 10%
  • Demographic diversity: One third of all residents foreign
This is of economic concern because the Shia, the most likely section of the population to revolt, happen to live right on top of the country's oil reserves.
Protests have started in Saudi Arabia, but are at this time focused on the government's poor performance in handling and preparing for recent floods.

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