Thursday briefing: Vice took millions from Saudi Arabia – but has its deal backfired?

In today's newsletter: As the upstart media company faces bankruptcy, it has developed strong ties with the country, leaving some to question what compromises companies are willing to make to do business

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It's hard to put into words the transformation that Saudi Arabia has undergone in the past six years.

Mohammed bin Salman, commonly referred to as MBS, was appointed the crown prince in 2017 and is now the de facto ruler of the kingdom. There have been notable reforms under his new regime. Women are allowed to drive; the guardian system - under which men have legal powers over women - has been relaxed; and cinemas reopened after 35 years.