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Why is Mohammed bin Salman important?
Mohammed was appointed crown prince in June 2017 and wasted no time pursuing his audacious goals. Just days later he spearheaded a multicountry blockade against Qatar, not only for its friendly stance toward Iran but also for its support for rival non-state actors in the region, such as the Muslim Brotherhood.
What has King Salman done for Saudi Arabia?
Salman’s major initiatives as king include the Saudi intervention in the Yemeni Civil War, Saudi Vision 2030, and a 2017 decree allowing Saudi women to drive. His son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is considered the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia.
Does Mohammed bin Salman rule Saudi Arabia?
Bin Salman controls the government of his father, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and is considered the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia. In June 2017 King Salman removed his nephew Muhammad bin Nayef from the position of crown prince and appointed Mohammed bin Salman in his place. Bin Salman rules an authoritarian regime.
Where was Mohammed bin Salman born?
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud/Place of birth
How did Salman become crown prince of Saudi Arabia?
When his elderly father, King Salman, ascended to the throne in 2015, he gave his son oversight of the kingdom’s most important portfolios: defense, economy, religion, and oil. Then, shoving aside older relatives, he became the crown prince, putting him next in line to the throne.
Who is Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz?
Salman bin Abdulaziz was the governor of Riyadh province for more than 50 years, until stepping down in 2011. During his tenure, he earned a reputation as an efficient, if harsh, administrator. Salman attended private schools near Riyadh, and later graduated from King Saud University with a degree in law.
Is Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ‘reform campaign’ a frenzy of fear?
“Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ‘reform campaign’ has been a frenzy of fear for genuine Saudi reformers who dare to advocate publicly for human rights or women’s empowerment,” Sarah Leah Whitson, Middle East director at Human Rights Watch, said in a statement at the time.
Who is the new king of Saudi Arabia?
This book examines the rise to power of MBS (Mohammed bin Salman) as the new ruler of Saudi Arabia. The author speaks Arabic and has spent time in Saudi Arabia during the last decade observing the drastic changes brought about by MBS (for now the author can longer go to Saudi Arabia due to his journalistic writings).