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MBS' Domestic Agenda Is Also Driving Saudi Arabia's Diplomatic Blitz

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Saudi Arabia is in the middle of a diplomatic blitz, hosting talks between Washington and Kyiv over Ukraine .

The "peace push" is tethered to the political agenda of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman .

MBS is spearheading a new hypernationalist project designed to restructure the country's domestic "ruling bargain" and transform Riyadh 's global image.

For MBS , the success of this nationalist project is existential.

Jon Hoffman : Saudi Arabia is trying to project an image of modernity, progress and stability.

He says MBS ' international agenda is strengthening his personal ties with U.S. President Donald Trump .

Hoffman : MBS 's ability to successfully navigate the challenges, uncertainties and competing interests underpinning these various conflicts will have a profound impact.

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