Succession Instability in Saudi Arabia

SWOT Threat: Succession Instability in Saudi Arabia
Unclear rules about who will ascend to the thrown in Saudi Arabia may create confrontation in a Kingdom in possession of the largest share of the world's oil and numerous terrorist groups. With over 5,000 members of the Saudi royal family, a power struggle may ensue.

Any volatility in Saudi Arabia may disrupt global economies if oil is disrupted. Regional difference within the population may also cause violence and tension.