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Muhammad bin Salman, or MBS—the millennial crown prince of Saudi Arabia—appears increasingly invincible. With the war in Ukraine disrupting energy supplies, Western leaders are eager to get their hands on his oil. But should they worry about the young prince’s power? 00:00 - How dangerous is MBS 01:06 - How MBS has reformed Saudi Arabia 02:59 - Who is MBS? 03:36 - MBS’ rise to power 06:21 - Khalid Al-Jabri on MBS’ brutal regime 08:14 - The murder of Jamal Khashoggi 09:21 - The impact of the global energy crisis 10:02 - Who, if anyone, can stop MBS? Read Nick Pelham’s 1843 profile on MBS: Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter: Find our most recent coverage on the Middle East & Africa: How to deal with despots: What does the Middle East offer America?: How did MBS rise to power?: Why many Saudis are seething at MBS’ reforms:
