Blood and Oil

Blood and Oil offers a revelatory look into the inner workings of the Saudi royal family and the dramatic rise of Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS. This investigative account details how MBS consolidated power with speed and aggression, reshaping the kingdom through ambitious economic plans like Vision 2030. It explores the complexities of his leadership, which blends modernizing reforms, such as empowering women and investing in technology, with authoritarian tactics and the suppression of dissent.

The book uncovers the high-stakes gambles and geopolitical ramifications of MBS's vision, revealing how his decisions impact global energy, stability in the Middle East, and the intricate balance between development and human rights. It provides an in-depth understanding of a figure whose actions continue to reverberate across the world, drawing in powerful Western figures eager to engage with the charismatic yet ruthless crown prince.