Structure and distribution of power in Saudi Arabia. Main actors, institutions and decision-making process
Abstract
: Saudi Arabia is one of the most important countries in the Middle East and its actions have a decisive influence on regional dynamics. According to the structure of an authoritarian monarchy, House of Saud has developed a State and social organization that respond exclusively to its political objectives. This paper carries out a case study, analyzing the strength correlations within the kingdom, the most relevant actors and institutions in the distribution of power and spaces of conflict between the different groups from kingdom’s constitution in 1932 to the current days. The research seeks to answer what are the internal factors that stimulate the royal dynasty’s dominance and what are the most notorious regimen’s weaknesses. The purpose is to facilitate a better understanding of the functioning of the Government and State Administration.
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