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Iraq Looks Like Saudi Arabia's Next Target
Qatar crisis has done little to shore up the oil price. That could change if Riyadh targets Baghdad
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Mohammed bin Salman's ascension as Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia could lead to a more assertive Saudi oil policy within OPEC, as the kingdom puts its own needs first. Expect Iraq to follow Qatar as its next target.
The elevation of the king's son is no surprise. Having already handed him the reins to guide the country forward, it would have been odd indeed if the king didn't ensure his son could continue his policies.