Another Band(ar) to Break Up

Prince Bandar bin Sultan, that fixture of Washington diplomatic circles for twenty years or so, is apparently stepping down as Saudi ambassador to the US. But have no fear, he will be replaced another member of their royal family – Prince Turk al-Faisal. Al-Faisal served as the kingdom’s ambassador to Britain and also as their head of intelligence. (via Macker, who is trying to see inside the situation)