Where the Rubber Meets the Road in Saudi Arabia
Ultimately, the logic of these regimes, no matter their institutional form (though that can impact regime sustainability), comes down to regime survival,
Ultimately, the logic of these regimes, no matter their institutional form (though that can impact regime sustainability), comes down to regime survival,
The main political issues in modern Saudi Arabia are the upcoming political reform, religious freedom, women''s rights, minority right, and economic reform (CDHR). Saudi Arabia''s
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has consolidated political and economic power, including as chairman of Saudi Arabia''s Public Investment Fund
Saudi Arabia must find better ways of giving men education for jobs, rather than in religion. It must bring women – who are a larger percentage of secondary school and university
The Kingdom''s modern road sector traces its beginnings to the unification of Saudi Arabia, when the late King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud foresaw the role of roads in shaping the life,
Saudi Arabia''s global reputation was critically damaged by the Khashoggi murder and the initial botched cover-up. Even the Saudi ambassador
These agreements highlight Saudi Arabia''s quest to modernize its economy economically and socially in order to make it fit for a stable and prosperous future without relying on oil wealth alone.
Recent years have witnessed unprecedented political dynamism in Saudi Arabia. Since 2002, the government has pursued various reform policies. Its most relevant measures have included
On the diplomatic front, Saudi Arabia has recalibrated its foreign policy, engaging in regional de-escalation efforts, strengthening ties with China and the U.S., and positioning itself as a
To conceptualise and frame the relationship between economic reform and democratisation, the paper relied on theories of democratic transition, the
Saudi Arabia''s struggling economy, strained from volatile oil prices and financing the war in Yemen, has limited the kingdom''s ability to appease
In the evolving landscape of the new Middle East, Saudi Arabia''s pivotal role is no longer merely about transcending diplomatic manoeuvres.
To Emirati officials, the message was unmistakable: Saudi Arabia was no longer content to rely on oil wealth and political influence, and was moving directly into their economic territory.
In the wake of the Khashoggi scandal, a rare new public opinion poll in Saudi Arabia shows wide popular concern about corruption and a number of other internal problems.
2-year time horizon since 2025 is the benchmark of Saudi Arabian political, social and economic transformation as it is one five-year span away from the Vision30 reform deadline
Saudi Arabia has seen an unprecedented spike in executions in 2025, having carried out at least 300 executions by October amid serious concerns over lack of due process. Human rights groups...
Overview Saudi Arabia''s absolute monarchy restricts almost all political rights and civil liberties. No officials at the national level are elected. The regime relies on
Saudi Arabia is a unitary absolute monarchy, along traditional Islamist lines, where the King is both the head of state and government. Decisions are, to a large
Saudi Arabia: political and legal context audi Arabia''s well-documented targeting of dissidents inside and outside the kingdom has taken on new Sproportions under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
The crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has embarked on the social and economic renewal of Saudi Arabia, launching a national program known as Vision 2030 and announcing $500 billion to build a
(Image Credit: NYT) Abstract: Since the introduction of Vision 2030 by Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) in 2017, Saudi Arabia has witnessed significant
However, Saudi Arabia "maintains a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to terrorism," the official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity in
Human rights in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy in which all legislative, executive, and judicial power ultimately rests in the hands of the king.
Saudi Arabia''s Vision 2030 has driven significant economic and social reforms. Yet delays, cost overruns, and shifting public perceptions have
Saudi Arabia was founded in 1932 by King Abdulaziz, who united Hejaz, Najd, parts of Eastern Arabia and South Arabia (Asir) into a single state through a series of
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