“…[T]here is a palpable sense among many young Saudis that their time has arrived. For example, many young Saudi men believe that Saudi Arabia will soon have an improved standard of living coupled with more societal tolerance. The kingdom will continue to open up to the world, its citizens will be able to communicate more effectively, and, in general, Saudis will become more self-reliant.”
-Mark C. Thompson, writing for the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, comments in his article ‘Being Young, Male and Saudi: Identity and Politics in a Globalized Kingdom’ on the perspective of young Saudi men during a time of significant socioeconomic change. [AGSIW]
