Abdullah Alaoudh

Abdullah Alaoudh, a legal scholar and senior director at MEDC, shares insightful perspectives on the shifting dynamics in Saudi Arabia. He discusses Mohammed bin Salman's push for westernization amidst a backdrop of authoritarianism, including the complex relationship with the Palestinian cause and normalization with Israel. Alaoudh highlights the stark contrast between public support for Palestine and state repression, while exploring the contradictions in Bin Salman's political decisions and the urgent need for reform in the kingdom.