The Queer Arabs
The Queer Arabs
Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia and Adam
Episode 167 [in English]: Play a Video Game
35 seconds Posted Jul 24, 2021 at 3:40 pm.
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This week Ellie, Alia, and Nadia discuss some of the lesser-known dealings of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, such as his massive investment in the video game company SNK. Why does this matter? These “soft-power” moves ensure that international corporations will pressure their governments not to sanction Saudi Arabia – despite the state’s human rights violations and destruction in Yemen. We also discuss MBS’s serpentine rise to power and his history of associations with American celebrities. Listen for the political analysis – stay for some sleep-deprived tangents. Photo from The Verge, edited by Nadia 😉 https://t.co/TeyIHSmkG3?fbclid=IwAR3JE7M-rfwgTUZeGo8KxpdrkA8nuJBstBpma82Yh8uFlUhn2b-w4NmEZlg