Cole Bunzel, Hoover Research Fellow at Stanford University, is scheduled to speak on “Refounding the Kingdom: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the transformation of modern Saudi Arabia” 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Los Altos Library Orchard Room.
Since Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MBS) rise to power in 2015, Saudi Arabia has undergone monumental changes in its politics, economy, conservative Wahhabism and society. Bunzel will discuss the role MBS has played in these changes, especially in relation to Wahhabism, Saudi Arabia’s new image and identity, and how these changes are affecting relations with its neighbors and allies.
The lecture is free and preregistration is not required. Los Altos Library main branch is located at 13 South San Antonio Road. Doors open 6:30 p.m. The program is 7-8:30 p.m.
The event is sponsored by Los Altos Library and the Commonwealth Club World Affairs, Peninsula Chapter.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/SaudiaArabiaNov6.
