https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/04/09/a-saudi-princes-quest-to-remake-the-middle-east

Very good reporting piece on Mohammed bin Salman, the young Saudi prince that has effectively seized power in the kingdom. As a fait accompli, lots of information present about the workings of parts of the White House and how geopolitics in general is conducted, including the US role - particularly in the ME region.

For who could be free when every other man's humour might domineer over him? - John Locke (2nd Treatise, sect 57)