The Council of Political and Security Affairs of Saudi Arabia is one of two subcabinets[1][2] of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the other being the Council of Economic and Development Affairs. It is led by its Chairman Mohammad bin Salman. The Council is composed of the head of Intelligence and nine ministers. All members of the Council are appointed by royal decree.[3] It was established by King Salman to replace the National Security Council in January 2015.