While Saudi Arabia Goes to War Abroad, It's Simmering at Home
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Saudi Arabia is a classic rentier state. In exchange for the absolute acquiescence of its 29 million subjects, the ruling al-Saud family provides services such as housing, health care, education, and a variety of subsidies -- all funded by the country's substantial oil wealth.
By Giorgio Cafiero and Daniel Wagner, Contributors, 2015-07-06