Reform or reshuffle? A comparative glance at Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan
In late 2016, most people had never heard of Muhammad bin Salman or Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Both, however, would take control
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MBS
Event Review: Youth Movements and Political Participation in Saudi Arabia
Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) is a member of Saudi Arabia’s swelling youth population. Even as MBS courts favor with his young subjects, his efforts may not meet high expectations for reform.
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The opportunities of uncertainty: the politics of Saudi succession
The rise of Mohammad bin Salman raises the question of Saudi Arabia’s future relationships with the US and Russia.
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