The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey
The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey
Saudi diplomacy needs flesh on its skeleton of sports and religion
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Saudi diplomacy needs flesh on its skeleton of sports and religion

Like Qatar, after winning the right to host this year's World Cup, Saudi Arabia is discovering the pitfalls of seeking soft power, whether through sports or religion, without coming to grips with skeletons in its closet.

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