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← All TopicsKhashoggi, sportswashing, oil wars, and a kingdom reinventing itself
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The kingdom faces scrutiny over domestic infrastructure disasters and its complex geopolitical balancing act between Western allies and regional rivals.
Saudi Arabia navigates volatile oil markets and diplomatic friction while securing massive weapons deals despite growing international criticism.
Saudi Arabia adopts an aggressive foreign policy stance, severing trade and diplomatic ties with Canada in retaliation for human rights criticism.
Mohammed bin Salman faces intense international scrutiny following the Khashoggi murder as the U.S. continues to facilitate controversial military and nuclear cooperation.
The kingdom attempts to improve its global image through high-profile sporting events while grappling with major security threats to its critical oil infrastructure.
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