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Vision or Mirage

Saudi Arabia at the Crossroads

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Vision or Mirage

By: David Rundell
Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi
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Something extraordinary is happening in Saudi Arabia. A traditional, tribal society once known for its lack of tolerance is rapidly implementing significant economic and social reforms. An army of foreign consultants is rewriting the social contract, King Salman has cracked down hard on corruption, and his dynamic though inexperienced son, the Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, is promoting a more tolerant Islam. But is all this a new vision for Saudi Arabia or merely a mirage likely to dissolve into Iranian-style revolution?

David Rundell - one of America's foremost experts on Saudi Arabia - explains how the country has been stable for so long, why it is less so today, and what is most likely to happen in the future. The book is based on the author's close contacts and intimate knowledge of the country where he spent 15 years living and working as a diplomat. Vision or Mirage demystifies one of the most powerful, but least understood, states in the Middle East and is essential for anyone interested in the power dynamics and politics of the Arab world.

©2021 David H. Rundell (P)2021 Tantor Middle East Politics & Government World Saudi Arabia Royalty
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Informative and insightful read on modern Saudi Arabia & Al Sauds family in context of historical and regional developments.

Informative introduction to modern KSA

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As a beginning to learning more about me new country of residence to be - a comprehensive framework to begin my journey to learning and appreciating this very interesting culture

Very interesting book - good balanced detail

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