Spreading the Gospel: Asian Leaders Wary of Saudi Religious Diplomacy
Source: Imgur
By James M. Dorsey
Critics in the Maldives likely sighed relief when Saudi King Salman this week postponed his visit because of an outbreak of flu. The flu is however unlikely to halt a planned massive Saudi investment or the impact on Maldives society of the kingdom’s religion-driven public diplomacy.
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