- Dr. James M. Dorsey
- February 24, 2021
- Paper No. 1942
Saudi Arabiaโs combustible mix of religion, nationalism, and tradition as well as contradictions in the kingdomโs projection of itself as a driver of moderate Islam and a major voice in combating discrimination and racism has sparked a heated debate on social media. How the mix plays out will ultimately spotlight the outcome of Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salmanโs efforts to inject a significant dose of nationalism in a Saudi identity that historically has been shaped heavily by religion.