Saudi Arabia

Gilad Shiloach examines the upsurge in popular support for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, following the recent wave of arrests of senior officials in the kingdom.

Brandon Friedman examines the firestorm of recent developments in Saudi Arabia.

Paul Rivlin analyzes the economic factors behind the political shifts in Saudi Arabia.

MDC Researcher Brandon Friedman examines Israel's relations with the conservative Sunni Arab regimes and the current crisis over access to Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount.

MDC Researcher Brandon Friedman examines how the Saudis viewed U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia for the Arab Islamic American Summit.

Research Fellow Brandon Friedman examines the development of national identity in Saudi Arabia. In Hebrew.

Maisie McCormack and Brandon Friedman analyze the evolving relationship between Saudi Arabia and the UAE in the context of a new generation of leadership and regional change.

Nachum Shiloh analyzes the reactions on Saudi social media to the "Saudi Vision 2030" initiative.

MDC Senior Research Fellow Paul Rivlin and MDC Intern Andrea Helfant show how the recent decline in Saudi oil revenue – from $330 billion in 2012 to a forecast $115-130 billion in 2016 – has led to radical policy changes and assess the prospects for their implementation.