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Pax Saudiana: The return of Saudi statecraft?
One useful way to read the recent escalation along Yemen’s southern coastline is not as a local quarrel over ports and militias, but as a signal that Riyadh now believes it has an opening to reconstitute a Saudi-centric regional order. [originally published at Amwaj ] The first phase of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud’s rise to power was defined by impulsive, often erratic moves designed to establish primacy. The second phase featured a more measured, introverted pos
Andreas Krieg
7 days ago5 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 limits of the UAE’s neo-mercantilism
Since August, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been on a comprehensive regional tour that has involved Abu Dhabi reconciling with...
Andreas Krieg
Dec 17, 20215 min read


Macron's 'crusade' against Islam reveals a dangerous double standard
Debate about freedom of speech is meaningless as France tries to force Muslims to become 'more French'
Andreas Krieg
Nov 11, 20204 min read


