Monday December 25, 2006

I've Been thinking:

The Saudi Ambassador to Washington left the United States very, very quickly.
Something happened.

Background: The former Ambassador is a very thoughtful person. At home he was head of Saudi Military Strategy. Before coming to the US he was ambassador in London. He is a member of the royal family, he is a prince.

We don't know why he was called back, but I have some educated guesses:
Was it a scandal? Probably not.
Was it a personal health issue? Probably not.
Was he needed elsewhere? Probably.

There are 3 types of Saudi emergency, 3 important issues for the royals:
Protecting the monarchy as a whole.
Protecting your smaller family and its stake in leadership and power.
The health of a loved royal one.

I think the Ambassador was called back to claim the Interior Ministry because a close relative is ailing. Otherwise, the ministry will go to someone from a different part of the family which would shift power in the family from one side to another. The Interior Ministry is responsible for internal security in the kingdom

It is all about safety and health in the House of Saud.