Despite Brunei's immense wealth, financial challenges have impacted even the royal household. The Sultan has shown recent inclinations towards embracing a form of partial democracy, yet the decision to introduce it ultimately rests with him. What motivated this shift, and why was the initiative subsequently abandoned? Unraveling the complexities of Brunei's economic and political landscape, this affluent nation, built on an oil empire, grapples with both financial intricacies and the delicate balance between tradition and modernization.

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