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How Abu Dhabi built an axis of secessionists across the region
From North Africa to the Gulf, the UAE has aggressively expanded its counter-revolutionary strategy in the wake of the Arab Spring
Andreas Krieg
Mar 2915 min read


Russia's Wagner hydra has not yet been slain
Despite the death of Prigozhin, the network remains active, and it could now increasingly come under Moscow's control [originally...
Andreas Krieg
Sep 27, 20235 min read


Gold, arms and mercenaries: On UAE's shadowy networks in Sudan
The UAE's network-centric statecraft is part of a broader battle for influence in northern Africa [originally published with Middle East...
Andreas Krieg
May 1, 20234 min read


Pentagon leak is no surprise: UAE-Russia ties run deep
Abu Dhabi has become the most important strategic partner for Putin's regime in the Middle East and Africa [originally published on...
Andreas Krieg
Apr 12, 20234 min read


Libya crisis: Are Qatar and Egypt crafting a deal?
Recent meeting could mark a vital first step in aligning external patrons towards a political solution When Egyptian President Abdel...
Andreas Krieg
Oct 4, 20225 min read


The Risks of Selling Arms to the Arab World’s Greatest Disruptor
The debate about the sale of the F-35 to the UAE has been highly politicizes in Washington – yet mostly for the wrong reasons. Looking at...
Andreas Krieg
Dec 16, 20204 min read


Ninety two days: How Mercenaries Shape Libya’s Conflict and its Resolution
This commentary was originally published with Sadeq Institute in Tripoli. [Link to the PDF] In June 2020 a UN Panel of Experts called out...
Andreas Krieg
Nov 20, 20205 min read