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Vision or Mirage

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PUBLISHER: I.B. Tauris, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing, which published the first edition in 2020.

AUTHOR: David Rundell

ISBN: 987456561600

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Vision or Mirage is not a novel. It is a non-fiction book that analyzes the political, economic, and social changes taking place in Saudi Arabia. 
Description of Vision or Mirage by David Rundell
The book’s full title is Vision or Mirage: Saudi Arabia at the Crossroads, written by diplomat and Middle East expert David Rundell. In the book, Rundell offers an insightful and historically grounded evaluation of the significant changes occurring in Saudi Arabia, particularly under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and his “Vision 2030” plan. 
The central question the book explores is: are the rapid reforms happening in the traditional, tribal society of Saudi Arabia a genuine new vision for the country’s future, or a mirage that could lead to instability or revolution? 
Rundell’s analysis covers several key areas:
  • The Vision 2030 reforms: He dissects the ambitious economic and social changes being implemented and examines whether they are truly sustainable.
  • Balancing reform and control: The book highlights the paradox of the regime introducing disruptive social changes while at the same time suppressing political dissent and curtailing political rights.
  • Internal and external challenges: Rundell addresses potential catalysts for opposition, such as a possible failure of economic reforms, and analyzes how external factors like the war in Yemen and the decline of the US-Saudi relationship affect the kingdom.
  • Political dynamics: The book delves into the power dynamics within the royal family and between the monarchy and various stakeholder groups. 
Drawing on his 15 years of experience living and working as a diplomat in Saudi Arabia, Rundell provides a well-documented and thought-provoking analysis that demystifies one of the most powerful yet least understood states in the Middle East. 
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