Why Is The Sultan Of Brunei Facing Pressure To Give Up The Throne?

Brunei may be one of the richest nations in the world, but financial problems have beset even their royal house. The sultan has recently made moves towards some form of partial democracy. However, it is up to him whether or not he introduces it. Why did he make a move to do so, and then let it...

49 min - History - Timeline - World History Documentaries

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