Karen Elliott House
Former correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, President of Dow Jones International, Publisher of the Wall Street Journal and author of The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia.
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Jul 27, 2025 • 38min
The Majlis #34: Karen Elliott House on Crown Prince MBS in her new book, The Man Who Would Be King
Karen Elliott House, former publisher of The Wall Street Journal and expert on Saudi Arabia, discusses her book on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. She reveals MBS's strategies to transform the kingdom through bold reforms and mega-projects. The conversation dives into the cultural shifts within Saudi society, the balance of nationalism and globalism, and how economic stability influences public support for reform. House also critiques Western misconceptions and highlights the geopolitical significance of MBS’s leadership in the Middle East.
Jul 26, 2025 • 1h 3min
The Unlikely Rise of MBS (w/ Karen Elliott House)
Karen Elliott House, a former Wall Street Journal correspondent and author, delves into the remarkable rise of Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS). She discusses how MBS has spearheaded social reforms and cultural shifts in Saudi Arabia while grappling with political repression. The conversation touches on his ambitious projects like The Line city, the rise of women in the workforce, and the delicate balance between modernization and tradition. House also explores Saudi Arabia's role as a 'middle power' in global geopolitics, navigating complex relationships with nations like Iran and China.
