Sollicitation for an academic paper on KSA
Hi everyone,
I’m reaching out to you because I’m currently writing a university paper on the geopolitics of sports in Saudi Arabia. I would like to ask a few questions to the people that would be interested in sharing more about the stakes and dynamics of it all. I’ve already travelled two times to Saudi Arabia and felt amazed by the sheer scale of the modern, yet traditional aspect of the lifestyle. That prompted me to learn more about it.
My work is purely academical, anonymous and impartial. My goal is simply to grasp the bigger picture of the sports diplomacy and Saudi soft power in full objectivity. I know that some books, articles or papers can provide a distorted vision of KSA. That’s why I would like to engage with people who experience it firsthand so I can fathom the gist of what’s happening in the country and translate that in my work in the most truthful way possible.
So far, I didn’t get any feedback despite my successive attempts fo reach out to professionals working in the realm of the Saudi sports industry. I don’t want to extrapolate but I assume, like any other people, that it could be suspicious for random Saudi residents to have someone enquiring about their country in such an inquisitive way. The deadline to submit my work is approaching, so it’s kind of my last ditch attempt to get to know more about KSA.
Regardless of your answer, I appreciate the fact that you’ve taken the time to read that message. Wish you guys well !
If you’re down to interact with me, feel free to send me a text on this app.
مع السلامة !