Saudi Arabia’s notorious crown prince extends his influence into the world of golf

Mohammed bin Salman realized 'sportswashing' was a great way to improve Saudi Arabia’s image and his own. If Saudi got into the entertainment business, it might take some of the spotlight off the beheading business.

Cringeworthy: U.S. President Joe Biden, left, visits Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on July 15, 2022. The guy who said he was going to turn Saudi Arabia into a 'pariah' state greeted MBS in his palace with a fist bump. And he left Riyadh without any help in reducing high oil prices. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Opinion

BY MICHAEL HARRIS

June 12, 2023

HALIFAX—The thing about people up for selling their souls is that no matter how much they demand, there will always be someone willing to meet their price. Thirty pieces of silver, a presidential pardon, or the top job in government—it’s really all the same.

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