t what of the senior princes, who should be showing a flair for leadership at this critical juncture? Crown Prince Salman, the defense minister, and Prince Ahmed, the new interior minister, do not appear to inspire confidence. The next generation, of which Bandar is a member, includes deputy defense minister

ïf was appointed minister of interior, replacing his uncle Prince Ahmed Abdulazziz. There is also speculation that Saudi King Abdullah will appoint Prince Ahmed as a second deputy prime minister. Central and South Asia Afghanistan: Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission announced that the 2014 pres