In this episode, Zain discusses the two sides to the divisive figure, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. MBS, as he is known has turned the world’s attention towards Saudi Arabia for multiple reasons over the past few years. Is he progressive prince who will lead Saudi Arabia and the Arab states at large further into the 21st Century? Or is he a symbol of oppression, someone desperate to consolidate his power over the Kingdom and spread his influence across the world?

Zain will explore both sides of these arguments as well as what the Crown Prince could possibly hold for the future. Also, a part of this episode is the wider discussion about the importance of context in how we perceive authoritarian leaders