Vision 2030 creating an inclusive Saudi identity
Hassan Al-Mustafa
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is interviewed by Saudi journalist Abdullah Al-Mudaifer. (Screengrab Al-Arabiya)
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During his interview with Saudi journalist Abdullah Al-Mudaifer that was broadcast last week, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said: “When we commit ourselves to a certain school or scholar, this means that we are deifying human beings. God Almighty did not put a barrier between Himself and people. He revealed the Qur’an and the Prophet (peace be upon him) implemented it and the space for interpretation is open permanently.”
These words define the crown prince’s view toward the concept of moderation and the religious discourse he wants to establish a discourse based on “sectarian pluralism” and respect for diverse Islamic communities.
Managing Saudi-US relations after crown prince’s interview
Dr. Abdel Aziz Aluwaisheg
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is interviewed by Saudi journalist Abdullah Al-Mudaifer. (Screengrab Al-Arabiya)
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It was a good move by the US to send a high-level delegation to Riyadh just a few days after Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman commented on his country’s relationship with the Biden administration. The US envoys met with officials on Monday and sought to clarify the administration’s “recalibration” of its policy with the region. What is needed now is to translate these new understandings into concrete measures to lead the way during the coming years. Time is of the essence, as any delay would create a vacuum that could be exploited by adversaries or lead to misunderstandings or missteps that neither side wants.