Sibylline Podcast – Saudi Arabia – Controversy Surrounding Ongoing Khashoggi Case Anticipated to Elevate Short-term Reputational Risks

Since 2 October, Saudi Arabia has experienced significant international criticism over the death of popular journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. On 23 October, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Ankara’s willingness to cooperate with the investigation, whilst pressuring Riyadh for more transparency regarding several key features about the case.

In this podcast we discuss the short and medium term ramifications from a regional and international perspective.

Key points include:

• An overview of the situation and analysis of Erdogan’s speech
• Political implications for Saudi-Turkish-US relations
• Implications for commercial interests in Saudi Arabia and Turkey

We hope you enjoy the podcast and welcome questions and feedback. Please get in touch at info@sibylline.co.uk

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Key points include:

• Economic impact of the lifting of the driving ban within the broader context of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s modernisation strategy
• Domestic tensions between conservative and modernising elements of the Saudi establishment
• Future trajectory of the Kingdom’s diversification strategy and the potential impact on businesses

We hope you enjoy the podcast and welcome questions and feedback. Please get in touch at info@sibylline.co.uk