Qatar’s Football Victory Solidified its Moral Dominance Against Gulf Rivals
In the qualifiers, Qatar eliminated Iraq and secured another victory against South Korea in the quarterfinals before trashing the UAE in the semi-final.
Abiy Ahmed’s Ethiopia: Bandwagon or Hegemony?
On the other hand, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have played a significant role in the speedy rapprochement.
Why Arab Countries are Changing their Strategies Towards Syria
The most obvious development in the normalization process between the Arab countries and the Syrian regime were the announcement of the UAE and Bahraini governments to reopen their embassies in Damascus during the last week of December.
America’s MESA Delusion
Just less than two years ago, at least two members (Saudi Arabia, UAE) of this initiative were reportedly on the verge of invading another member, Qatar.
Turkey’s Relationship with Pakistan and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
The project is among a number of new foreign investments in Pakistan, like Saudi Arabia’s agreement to invest $15 billion in setting up an oil refinery in Gwadar (a port city of Pakistan), and interest from the UAE, which also wants to invest in Gwadar.
Pompeo’s Long Tour: How Incoherence Creates Challenges for the US in the Middle East
Despite the occasional positive statements, the tension between Qatar and its neighbours continues, while Kuwait and Oman remain cautious about the aggressive foreign policy moves of Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Some Arab countries attempting to fill the power vacuum after US withdrawal from Syria
On December 27, the United Arab Emirates announced that it will re-open their embassy in Damascus, which was followed by a visit of UAE businessmen to Syria.
Mohammad bin Salman’s Communication Strategy and PR Work to Survive
In this sense, MbS probably tried to create a positive impression by paying visits to UAE, Egypt, Bahrain and Tunisia before heading to the G20 Summit.
US Sanctions on Iran and their Impact on the United Arab Emirates
The UAE, which has recently been in close cooperation with the U.
Debunking Trump’s Myths on Saudi Arabia
Working with the advice of his mentor, the de facto ruler of UAE, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Zayed (MBZ), MbS prioritized an absurd war with the so called political Islam, imposed a blockade on Qatar, antagonized Turkey, initiated political and diplomatic crisis with traditional allies such as the Lebanese Prime Minister, King of Jordan, the Palestinian President, the Yemeni President.
Yemen’s Deepening Crisis and the Role of the International Community
It can be argued that the global public opinion believes that Saudi Arabia and the UAE are the main actors responsible for the humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen.
What are the Regional Effects of Heavier Sanctions against Iran?
So, not disregarding the possibility that the KSA-Israel-UAE triangle may cause provocations with the hopes of escalating military tensions between Iran and the U.
The Khashoggi Affair Ushers in a New Era in the Region
Saudi Arabia under the leadership MbS appeared ready to solidify an anti-Iran bloc, consisting of UAE, Egypt, the U.
Abiy Ahmed: America’s Checkmate in East Africa’s Geopolitical Chessboard
On 20 September this year, Afwerki was again in the UAE for diplomatic talks.
Geopolitics of the Khashoggi Murder
From the PKK to Saudi Arabia and from Israel to the UAE and Egypt, the U.
Trump’s Middle East Strategic Alliance: A Failed Project?
The main reason for the rapid deterioration of the crisis is the harsh steps taken by Mohammad bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
The Future of Trump’s Arab Coalition
Trump also met with the de facto leader of the UAE, Crown Prince Muhammad bin Zayed, at the White House on May 15, 2017.
Turkey’s quest for a new geopolitical portfolio
The Gulf countries except the UAE seems a real economic life-line for Turkey.
The darkest day in Egypt’s history: Rabaa massacre and its sorrow memory
, and Italy, while regional supporters include the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
