Making sense of Saudi Arabia is crucially important today. The kingdom's western province contains the heart of Islam, and it is the United States' closest Arab ally and the largest producer of oil in the world. However, the country is undergoing rapid change: its aged leadership is ceding power...

"This book informs policymakers, investors, and practitioners on potential areas that may be relevant for nurturing the African countries' industrial economy in the African context and thus facilitating the fulfillment of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and the African Union's Agenda...