[RandFan]

I admit to feeling a little uncomfortable with the MBS Show as this visit became it's more about cementing his position and they pulled out all the stops...

On the other hand, they seem sincere about opening up their closed society albeit in a very gradual manner.

It's a weird regime isn't it...

[Rockingham]

Quite true. With personal wealth that permits travel, English proficiency, and modern communications media, the current generation of Saudis is well aware of how odd and often backward their country is. MBS aims to open up Saudi society enough to avert discontent without triggering a potentially lethal questioning of either the monarchy or Islam.

That strategy has limits though, and Saudi Arabia seems unlikely to remain an Islamist monarchy in the long term. Corruption, the folly of their linear city, oil dependency, and the severity of Saudi Islam are all points of vulnerability. Both friends and enemies know that and are watching closely for a stumble that could become a fall.

[nuconvert]

MBS has really made some positive changes.
This meeting was historic. The Liberals are beside themselves trying to put a negative spin on it.

[Ann Archy]

I thought it was very good!!! MSB has opened up Movie Theatres and women don’t have to cover their faces!! GOOD START!!

[RinaseaofDs]

If SA can diversify itself into tech, banking, and other good paying industries it will transform the ME.

[bray]

Was hoping the Prince would do the Trump for fun. They looked like they were having a ball with him.