Abstract
The Al Saud family articulated two major security goals throughout its 65-year rule: to maintain custodianship over the holy sites of Makkah and Madinah and to preserve the commanding role of the ruling family. Both, it was posited by every ruler, ensured their legitimacy and, as a consequence, their power. Both provided stability and preserved the Kingdom from internal challenges.
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Kechichian, J.A. (2001). Perceptions of Security Concerns. In: Succession in Saudi Arabia. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780312299620_4
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