Saudi Arabia In Transition After King Abdullah's Death

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January 23, 2015

Saudi Arabia has a new king. The former Crown Prince Salman assumed the throne today after his half brother, King Abdullah, died this morning at the age of 90.

Here & Now's Robin Young talks to Yochi Dreazen, managing editor of Foreign Policy, about King Abdullah's legacy, the transition and the challenges facing the new king.

Guest

Yochi Dreazen, managing editor of Foreign Policy. He tweets @yochidreazen.

This segment aired on January 23, 2015.