Abdullah of Saudi Arabia vs Tharrawaddy Min

Following a wave of al-Qaeda attacks in Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah (then Crown Prince) launched a comprehensive counter-terrorism campaign involving security crackdowns, ideological rehabilitation programs, and international cooperation. The campaign significantly reduced terrorist activity in the kingdom.

Abdullah became King of Saudi Arabia after the death of King Fahd. His reign was characterized by cautious social and economic reforms, including efforts to modernize the education system and increase women's participation in public life.

King Abdullah established KAUST as a world-class graduate research university in Thuwal. The university was designed to promote scientific research and innovation, with a co-educational campus and international faculty, representing a significant investment in education.

King Abdullah announced that women would be granted the right to vote and run in municipal elections, and would be appointed to the Shura Council. This was a landmark reform in Saudi Arabia, though implementation was gradual and faced conservative opposition.

Tharrawaddy Min seized the throne from his brother Bagyidaw, who had become incapacitated by depression. He immediately reversed many of the policies of the previous reign, including rejecting the Treaty of Yandabo and expelling the British resident from Ava.

Tharrawaddy Min expelled the British resident from the Burmese court, effectively abrogating the Treaty of Yandabo. This act heightened tensions with the British East India Company and set the stage for future conflict.

Tharrawaddy Min ordered the execution of several high-ranking ministers and officials whom he suspected of disloyalty. These purges created an atmosphere of fear at court and weakened the administrative apparatus of the kingdom.

Tharrawaddy Min began exhibiting signs of severe mental instability, including paranoia and erratic behavior. He became increasingly reclusive and unpredictable, leading to a breakdown in governance and the rise of factional struggles at court.