Karen Elliott House, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist with a rich experience of writing about Saudi Arabia, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Kingdom in her work 'On Saudi Arabia: Its People, Past, Religion, Fault Lines--and Future'. Drawing from interviews, observations, and in-depth analysis, House presents an intricate portrait of a country caught between tradition and modernity, stability and change. The book delves into the nation’s tribal history, the power dynamics of its royal family, and the rising restlessness of its youthful population, over sixty percent of which is under the age of 20. As Saudi Arabia grapples with its identity as a dominant oil exporter and a source of Islamic terrorism, House examines the societal norms that govern the lives of its citizens and assesses the potential paths that lie ahead for the Kingdom, offering a critical look at the challenges and decisions that will shape both its future and the global landscape.