Exeter University approves deal with Saudi Arabia to train military officers and officials

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The University of Exeter has approved a partnership deal with Saudi Arabia's National Defense University to train senior military officers and officials through an MA program, despite concerns about Saudi Arabia's human rights record.

In move that could generate millions, Exeter academics to deliver MA at National Defense University in Riyadh The University of Exeter has approved plans for a “formal partnership” with Saudi Arabia to train senior military officers and government officials, despite long-held concerns about the Saudi government’s human rights record, the Guardian has learned. In a deal that could generate millions of pounds for the Russell Group university, Exeter academics will deliver an MA in applied security and strategy (also known as an MStrat) to a cohort at the National Defense University (NDU) in Riyadh. Continue reading...