There are big changes underway in Saudi Arabia

The House of Saud is crushing dissent and cutting benefits at home, while intervening militarily abroad. Here's everything you need to know.

The Saudi Arabian royal family is nervous about the state of their country.
(Image credit: FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/GettyImages)

The House of Saud is crushing dissent and cutting benefits at home, while intervening militarily abroad. Why? Here's everything you need to know:

Are the Saudis nervous?

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