Saudi Arabia is flexing its muscles with the launch of new Gulf airline Riyadh Air and a recent shock announcement of a merger of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. 

Giulio Gallarotti, Professor of Government at Wesleyan University and Adjunct Professor of Political Science, Columbia University shares his analysis on whether the Gulf nation's “soft power project” is working out. 

Presented by: Lynlee Foo

This podcast is produced by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)