

Is it Saudi's century?
Aug 3, 2023
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner, Professor of History Quinn Slobodian, Professor of sport and geopolitical economy Simon Chadwick, and visiting fellow Cinzia Bianco discuss Saudi Arabia's growing global influence, the discovery of oil, Mohammed bin Salman's rise to power, Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, the construction of NEOM, Saudi Arabia's interest in global sports, and the country's changing foreign policy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Discovery of Oil and Saudi Arabia's Increasing Influence
01:44 • 2min
The Rise of MBS and Questions of Power and Control
03:24 • 2min
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and NEOM in the Northwestern Desert
04:54 • 10min
The Rise of Saudi Arabia in Global Sports
15:03 • 6min
Saudi Arabia's Changing Foreign Policy
20:46 • 8min