[bshipp]

I think the brutal slaughter of Khashoggi is why people pay more attention to Saudi Arabia now than before. Until then the crown was viewed as a unique country prone to excessive wealth displays, but since has become something a bit more ominous.

I'm glad investments are being made in renewable energy sources. I hope they leverage the same comparative advantages as fossil fuels gave the country and allow for continued investment and growth.

[Larrikin]

The ongoing war in Yemen, as well as 9/11 have given the country a bad name for a long time. They both also directly counter the whole narrative of Saudi Arabia minding their business and not interfering in other countries' affairs.