EP28: Mohammed bin Salman

Mohammed bin Salman has been Crown Prince (heir to the throne) of Saudi Arabia since 2017. As de facto leader of the country, he has enacted a series of liberalising social reforms that have had positive effects for Saudi women and young people. However, he has also centralised massive political power around himself, leading to many unpleasant moments, including the murder of Royal court figure turned journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. MBS is undoubtedly a ruthless leader, but one big ...