According the the Egyptian Television network "El-Nha'r, the Saudi king will announce in the next few minutes that he is giving up his crown.The second in line will continue current policies.
King Abdullah (90) has been hospitalized for several days in the hospital in the Saudi capital city Riyadh. According to reports, specialists from the United States arrived at the hospital in Saudi Arabia to address his needs. King Abdullah, or by his full name - Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, is the sixth King of Saudi Arabia.
According to the publication, In March of last year, Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz was named deputy Crown Prince and is therefore second-in-line to the throne.
That isn't what should have your attention. Its the game behind the scenes. If there is a power struggle and if the current "regime" loses to an upstart then everything is on the table. Relations with the US and Israel, the Syria Conflict, the conflict in Iraq with ISIS, the US pullout from Afghanistan and even world oil prices could all hinge on palace intrigue.
Keep an eye on Saudi Arabia. It could affect your world.
