The company is now considered a top competitor, along with GIAT and Britain's Vickers Defense Systems, which makes the Challenger tank, for a possible new contract with the Royal Saudi Land Forces. The US has to realise that they are not dealing with a Saudi Arabia of proper central leadership which could guarantee the security of their relations. The multiplicity of powers and interests of the royal family makes it difficult to contain sensitive information and material. Talal bin AbdulAziz speaks volumes Reuters published 2 articles quoting comments by Prince Talal. What is required now is the development of the Shura Council until we reach a stage in which the kingdom of Saudi Arabia can hold real and authentic elections', said the prince, the most liberal member of the ruling al-Saud dynasty.
Some countries have elections.
But the elections are cosmetic. They amount to decorations for the outside world. This plan, in my opinion, if the situation continues, it will lead to elections. I prefer them later rather than now. Now is not the time.