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What's happening in Saudi Arabia?
What's happening in Saudi Arabia?
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Length:
64 minutes
Released:
Feb 23, 2018
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Podcast episode
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For decades Saudi Arabia has been at the heart of numerous controversies, from the policies of its strict theocratic, gender-segregated government to its influence over the oil market and continual involvement with religious extremist groups. Recently, the young Mohammad bin Salman became Crown Prince. Over the past few months since his ascension, Salman has spearheaded numerous reforms, routed many of the country’s billionaires, and signaled a fundamental change in the course of Saudi Arabian history. At least, to some, this appears to be the case. To others serious questions remain unanswered: What’s going on behind the scenes? What is the future of Saudi Arabia? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
Feb 23, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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