It seems that the hostile approach by the UAE towards Turkey results from Turkey’s support for the Muslim Brotherhood - many of its supporters and leaders are based in Turkey, where they broadcast and issue statements, a move that has always angered Egypt.
The Pope’s Visit to Iraq: How the KRG Tainted Its Message of Hope
Read: Pope’s Visit to the UAE Won't Help Human Rights in the RegionThe supreme pontiff aimed to reaffirm the Christian presence as an important element of both the country’s and the region’s population.
How the Egyptian Press Views a Possible Egyptian-Turkish Reconciliation
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In an interview with UAE-based Sky News Arabia, Osama Abdel Aziz, an expert on Turkish affairs, said that Erdoğan surprisingly changed his strategy.
Why are Iraq’s Politicians Worried about A Dead Dictator’s Daughter?
hroughout February, the Saudi Arabian-owned and UAE-based Al Arabiya channel aired two interviews with Raghad Saddam Hussein.
Libyans Themselves Are Best Suited to Handle Their Problems
Sharing the optimistic view by Gazzini, Burgat focused on the UAE’s role in creating militias to fight “political Islam” as part of its years-long strategy.
Will the Biden Administration Bring the Saudi-Emirati Partnership to Account?
There were substantial military procurement deals just before the end of Trump's term, among others, with the UAE for F-35 aircraft (50), AMRAAM long-range missiles (802), and MQ-9B UAVs (18) worth nearly $24 billion, and with Egypt and Kuwait for AH-64E attack helicopter modernization and exports (51).
How Do the Gulf Countries View the PKK?
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain became, on the other hand, status quo powers and distanced themselves from Turkey.
Army to Protect Pakistan’s Troubled Ties with Saudi Arabia
akistan’s relations with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have become complicated in recent years as a result of changing regional geopolitics.
China’s Economic Interests in the GCC: Economic Gains over Politics
Hence, the recent rapprochement with Israel of the UAE and Bahrain under the so-called Abraham Accords brokered by Jared Kushner, ex-President Trump’s son-in-law.
Government of National Unity: Where Does Libya Go from Here?
Having its eggs firmly in the Haftar basket, the UAE remains to be seen whether this new status quo will prove to be satisfactory.
All-Out-War between Ethiopia and Sudan on the Doorstep?
Third, in the current tension, the military, political and economic roles of emerging actors such as China, Turkey, UAE, and Saudi Arabia are increasing in the Horn of Africa and Northeast Africa regions as never before.
Why Did the United States Add Israel to CENTCOM?
”Given CENTCOM’s list of priorities, Israel’s inclusion in the command unit was the obvious next step following last year’s normalisation with the UAE and several other Arab states, especially as such cooperation existed unofficially.
Tunisian Politics at Crossroad with Kais Saied’s Vision of Governance
Kais Saied also knows that although Democrats have regained power in Washington, governments such as France, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE will stand by him firmly if he makes such a move.
Gulf Regional Rift Mended but Will It Extend to Turkey?
n the wake of the Arab Awakening in 2011, ties between Turkey and the Gulf duo, namely Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), began to deteriorate.
Designating Houthis as Terrorists Changes Very Little
The internationally-recognised government, while welcoming of the decision to designate the Houthis as terrorists, is unable to capitalise as it remains hamstrung by its official ally UAE’s preference for the Southern Separatists who are more inclined towards secession, and as Saudi Arabia scrambles to prepare to navigate pressure to rein in military activity from the new Biden administration.
French “Enlightenment Islam” and State Authoritarianism
Today’s France instead of creating a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural country, a model of integration, it replicates the former attitude towards…
Facebook’s Lawsuit against Israeli Spy Firm NSO Reveals Its Dirty Work
Mansoor’s arrest was shortly after his phone was hacked by NSO on behalf of the UAE’s repressive government, using what’s known as a “zero-day exploit.
War Within War in Yemen: Agendas and Prospects of Warring Parties
Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE agree that the Houthis are the main threat to regional security.
GCC Breakthrough Faces Risk of Relapse as Underlying Tensions Remain
At issue was Qatar’s support for revolutionary forces, especially Sunni Islamists who were making significant gains amid the upheaval, as well as its positive relations with regional powers Iran and Turkey, all of whom Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain felt threatened Gulf interests.
Overcrowded and Under Siege: Worrying Pandemic Scenarios in Gaza
The recent donations of some of this much-needed equipment by Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Malaysia, and Turkey could mitigate the crisis, but they will not solve it.