Recent meeting could mark a vital first step in aligning external patrons towards a political solution When Egyptian President Abdel...

Abu Dhabi emerged as another broker in Afghanistan to rival Qatar’s influence, as part of a grand strategy to become a key player in...

Washington must not cater blindly to the argument of authoritarian stability – this narrative is already sold much more convincingly by...

Without trust and a shared security vision, any 'alliance' in the region will be ineffective [originally published with Middle East Eye]...

This article appeared originally in TIME Magazine. President Biden sent more than condolences when the nominal leader of the United Arab...

Attracting dirty foreign capital is not just a money-making scheme for the UAE. It has become an integral part of its policy aims to...

As long as crimes against Uyghurs, Palestinians, or Yemenis go unchallenged, western support for Ukrainians resisting Russian aggression...

Despite Qatar trying to maintain its position as a neutral player, its use of military lever for alliance building has been firmly...

Andreas Krieg & Matthew Hedges A picture says more than a thousand words: UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed laughing with his...

With Europe now in the midst of an energy crisis, it is high time to diversify the continent's energy strategy [This article originally...

The post-Al Ula Gulf is still characterized by mistrust and suspicion, but what role will joint infrastructure and investment projects...

Since August, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been on a comprehensive regional tour that has involved Abu Dhabi reconciling with...

In the wake of recent diplomatic successes in Gaza and Afghanistan, Doha is emphasising the need for national unity and regional dialogue...

Doha has made itself indispensable to Afghan negotiations, but its influence depends on moderate Taliban members, who are now struggling...

Smart diplomacy might for the time being be more effective levers for the UAE as a self-declared regional powerhouse [This article...

The growing divergence of interests between the two neighbours has created serious cracks in the thin veneer of their once-hailed...

Abu Dhabi remains a highly assertive player in the region, willing to use all levers of power to achieve its ends [This article...

With the state's implicit support, Twitter users are twisting, selecting and reframing facts to serve Israel's cause at the expense of...

As Western countries take a backseat, the UAE is gradually building a region that empowers Russia and China – much at the expense of...

Most analysts agree that constructive criticism of the labor rights situation in Qatar is a necessary by-product of the run-up to the...