Saudi princes should resolve succession tensions
A dispute over the longer-term succession could erupt following the ailing king's death
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- Beyond Salman
- Succession scenarios
- Muqrin remains heir
- Salman appoints new successor
- Senior princes reject Salman's choice
- Low risk of major dispute
- Business as usual
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_350.jpg "Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz (Reuters/Lintao Zhang/Pool)")