King Fahd of Saudi Arabia is shown in a March 1989 photo. King Fahd, who moved his country closer to the United States but ruled in name only since suffering a stroke in. (AP)
King Fahd Passes Story aired: Monday, August 01, 2005
King Fahd, who passed away today, was the acting ruler of Saudi Arabia; however, Crown Prince Abdullah, who will ascend to the throne this Wednesday, had already been the de facto ruler of the kingdom.
Patrick Lang, former head of Middle Eastern Affairs for the Defense Intelligence Agency, explains the ramifications of King Fahd's death for Saudi Arabia and for the U.S.
Guests:
Patrick Lang, former head of Middle Eastern Affairs for the Defense Intelligence Agency
