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Middle East Institute Behind the Kingdom's Veil by Susanne Koelbl

Middle East Institute: NPR’s Deborah Amos, Ben Hubbard, Susanne Koelbl

Saudi Arabia is a country in the midst of dramatic change. The fundamental pillars of its economic and social institutions have been upended, and a young generation is moving to the foreground. At the head of this dramatic shift is Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, known as MBS, who since 2015 …

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Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine

The pop star Bobi Wine wants to modernize Uganda, with his movement he awakens hope for change among millions of people in Africa. But the regime reacts with brutality – and reveals the fear of the old elite.
Susanne Koelbl and Maximilian Popp report from Uganda

Miami Book Fair - 2020 Susanne Koelbl

Behind the Kingdom’s Veil at Miami Book Fair 2020

Miami Book Fair 2020 https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/in-conversation-on-inside-the-new-saudi-arabia/ Behind the Kingdom’s Veil: Inside the New Saudi Arabia under Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman Susanne Koelbl Few of us have firsthand knowledge of who lives, suffers and wields power in Saudi Arabia. Now, Susanne Koelbl, award-winning foreign correspondent for the German news magazine Der Spiegel, takes us on an …

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‘Behind The Kingdom’s Veil’ Offers Insights Into The Lives Of Ordinary Saudis

September 24, 20204:01 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered 5-Minute Listen Download Transcript NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with correspondent Susanne Koelbl of Der Spiegel about her book, Behind the Kingdom’s Veil: Inside the New Saudi Arabia Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: About a year ago, Saudi Arabia opened …

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The Future of Saudi Arabia

Author Discussion on the Future of Saudi Arabia Authors Ben Hubbard (“MBS”) and Susanne Koelbl (“Behind the Kingdom’s Veil”) talked about the future of Saudi Arabia under the rule https://susannekoelbl.com/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=postof Mohammed bin Salman. This virtual event was hosted by the Middle East Institute. https://www.c-span.org/video/?476161-2/author-discussion-future-saudi-arabia