Is Saudi Arabia next target of Islamic State?

IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi calls for Saudi uprising against "apostate tyrants"; Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan’s policies contribute to Turkey’s growing isolation in the region.
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A policeman carries out an inspection after a car exploded near the Shiite Al-Anoud Mosque in Saudi Arabia's Dammam, May 29, 2015. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the bombing that killed four people. -
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia may be forced to shift priorities

This week, Bruce Riedel laid out the daunting challenges facing Saudi Arabia in 2016, including a seemingly endless and costly war in Yemen and the largest budget deficit ever, as oil prices continue to slide.

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