From Pariah to Partner: MBS, Trump, and the Remaking of U.S.–Saudi Relations
Yasmina Kassir, BSc International Social and Public Policy When I think back to the Saudi Arabia I left nearly a decade ago, the contrast with today’s kingdom is striking. The muted skyline, stricter social boundaries, and the oil-centric economy belong to a different era. The rise of Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, and the launch of Vision 2030 have accelerated a transformation that has not only reshaped the country internally but redefined its global role. The 2025 Washington summit...