
Madawi Al-Rasheed
Saudi dissident and author of the book "The Son King: Reform and Repression in Saudi Arabia". Visiting professor at the LSE.
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Nov 22, 2023 • 20min
The Saudi Project, Part One: The Birth of a Nation
In this engaging discussion, Madawi Al-Rasheed, a social anthropology professor at LSE and author of 'Salman's Legacy,' dives into the birth of Saudi Arabia. She reveals how the kingdom's rise was intricately linked to its oil wealth and religious dynamics. Al-Rasheed looks at the historical significance of oil in shaping global politics and discusses the country’s efforts to diversify its economy while tackling challenges like labor shortages. Additionally, she examines the complexities of Saudi-British relations amid evolving geopolitical landscapes.

Jan 1, 2021 • 1h 1min
Reform and Repression in Saudi Arabia, with Madawi Al-Rasheed and Jeremy Bowen
Madawi Al-Rasheed, a Saudi dissident and author, joins BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen to discuss her book, which critiques the façade of reform in Saudi Arabia under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. They explore how the crown prince's social changes, like allowing women to drive, mask a regime that still crushes dissent. The conversation delves into the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the regime's use of disinformation, and challenges the Western perception of dictatorship as necessary for stability in the kingdom.