"The kings of Saudi Arabia are graying, and look to become even grayer in
the years ahead. The logical way to resolve this problem is to allow the
succession system to jump down to the next generation. It arguably
should happen but almost certainly won't -- personal ambition of individual
princes outweighs their appreciation of their mutual interest. Given Saudi
Arabia's centrality in the Middle East, if not the world, that may turn out to
be to the detriment of all of us." (thanks Basim)