Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, was never supposed to become the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, yet today, he is its de facto ruler, whose character seems to be made up of equal parts genuine desire to modernize and ruthless authoritarianism. (Photo: U.S. Department of State)

Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, was never supposed to become the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, yet today, he is its de facto ruler, whose character seems to be made up of equal parts genuine desire to modernize and ruthless authoritarianism. (Photo: U.S. Department of State)

Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, was never supposed to become the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, yet today, he is its de facto ruler, whose character seems to be made up of equal parts genuine desire to modernize and ruthless authoritarianism. (Photo: U.S. Department of State)

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Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, was never supposed to become the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, yet today, he is its de facto ruler, whose character seems to be made up of equal parts genuine desire to modernize and ruthless authoritarianism. (Photo: U.S. Department of State)

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