Saudi Arabia and its Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, are facing a fierce and multifaceted media campaign, covering various aspects of his rule and leadership. While some media reports portray these criticisms as legitimate reactions to the prince’s decisions and policies, it appears that the matter goes far beyond that.
The question is: what is the real purpose behind this campaign? And why has Saudi Arabia become the focus of criticisms that go beyond the usual scope?
The Multivocal Campaign:
Since Prince Mohammed bin Salman rose to power, a series of international media reports have emerged, addressing different aspects of his rule. These reports do not only criticize public policies but also delve into the political persona of the prince, recounting stories from the backstage of his rise to power. The latest of these reports came from American journalist Jonathan Rugman, who narrated the story of Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s rise to the crown in a way that raises suspicions about the writer’s intentions and objectives.
The Raised Issues and the Smear Campaign:
Rugman’s report addressed several sensitive files, such as the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the war in Yemen, and human rights issues in the kingdom. But what raises questions is the exaggerated focus on certain issues while neglecting the prince’s achievements, which have not been highlighted with the same intensity. The campaign targeting the Crown Prince goes beyond usual malicious criticism to take on more dangerous and deeper dimensions, which requires a deeper analysis of the positions of the entities behind this campaign and their real objectives.
The Need for a Counter-Strategy:
As Saudi Arabia is the country that hosts the two holy mosques, any campaign against its leadership concerns Arabs and Muslims in general. Therefore, a counter-media strategy must be considered to confront this campaign in a systematic and objective manner, highlighting the achievements and issues that concern all Muslims, and responding to allegations while questioning the intentions of the writers behind such campaigns.
Conclusion:
While Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman strives to modernize his country according to Vision 2030, the kingdom faces unprecedented media challenges. As this campaign continues, the question remains: Will the kingdom be able to defend its image internationally and reveal the truth behind these criticisms? And what steps must be taken to ensure that this campaign becomes an opportunity to enhance unity and defend Islamic values in the face of challenges?
