Saudi Arabia Seeks WTO Stage: Greenwashing Blood Money
Saudi Arabia, a nation whose 'sportswashing' and 'culturewashing' efforts barely mask its human rights abuses and the ongoing war in Yemen—a conflict largely fueled by Saudi intervention—now proposes to host the World Trade Organization meeting in 2028. This move, supported by countries like Bangladesh and Kuwait, is framed by mainstream media as a step towards 'global engagement.' But when a
regime uses its oil wealth to bomb hospitals in Yemen and dismember journalists, one might question the 'global' values it intends to promote. This isn't just about trade; it's about legitimizing a government through international platforms, creating an illusion of normalcy while its human rights record remains abysmal. The world's economic leaders, apparently eager to overlook inconvenient truths
for the sake of 'strategic partnerships,' seem content to allow Saudi Arabia to posture on the global stage. After all, what's a little ethical compromise when there's profit to be made?