Episode 7: Madawi al-Rasheed on Saudi Arabia, Activism, and Research in Repressive Contexts

In this episode, Anne Kirstine invites Madawi al-Rasheed to speak about her research on Saudi Arabia. Madawi discusses how her work has been influenced by her family background and political engagement.

Madawi is a Visiting Professor at the LSE Middle East Centre. Her list of publications includes no fewer than 15 books on social change, religion, gender, and politics in Saudi Arabia. Madawi has been featured in numerous documentaries and leading media outlets, voicing her opinions on matters related to Saudi Arabia.