An Open Letter from a Young Saudi to Prince Mohammad bin Salman
(World News Egypt)

March 21, 2017 Having read the article in Foreign Affairs about Prince Mohammad bin Salman, and in the wake of publicity following his meeting with President Trump this week, I would like to offer a candid view that speaks for many Saudis of my generation. Like King Talut of the Holy Koran (corresponding to the biblical King Saul), whom the Koran credits with saving the Jewish people from an enemy bent on their destruction, the young prince bears a similar responsibility – addressing many challenges in order to achieve the goal of transforming his people to greater strength. Prince Mohammad bin Salman may well be God’s chosen to help lead Saudi Arabia through the political,...