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Recode Decode: Ben Hubbard
Decoder with Nilay Patel
The Complexities of MBS and Khashoggi
This chapter explores the controversial leadership of Mohammed bin Salman, focusing on his rise to power and the implications of his decisions, particularly the military intervention in Yemen. It also highlights the life and tragic fate of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, examining the political repression and media freedom issues in Saudi Arabia under MBS's rule. The narrative reveals the intricate relationship between global investment, state control, and the dangerous consequences for dissenters in a tightly regulated environment.
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