Italy and the UAE Chart a New Course
Italy’s relationship with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ran aground in 2021—the culmination of a...
Unpacking the UAE’s New National Human Rights Institution
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) became the 19th country in the Middle East to establish...
Inside Belarus’ Growing Partnership with the UAE
The Russia-Ukraine war, which will enter its second year on February 24, has transformed alliance...
Interests First: The UAE’s India-Pakistan Imbalance
On January 16, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...
Pakistan’s “Defense Diplomacy” Offers Inroads with the Gulf Monarchie...
The broader Middle East, and in particular the Gulf region, has remained one of the...
Economic Statecraft and its Role in Russia-UAE Relations
“Economic statecraft” is usually described as a state’s use of economic tools to further its...
Climate Action in the UAE and Saudi Arabia: Pragmatism or Greenwashing?
The past years have witnessed the growing impact of climate change around the world. These...
The Gulf and Ben-Gvir: GCC-Israel Relations Under the New Netanyahu Governm...
The provocative visit of Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right Israeli lawmaker and the country’s new Minister...
The UAE’s OPEC+ Dilemma
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was one of the first members of the Organization of...
“Sandwich-Gate” Caps Another Year of Nationalization Woes in the UAE
In early December, Twitter users in the United Arab Emirates erupted in fury over the...
The UAE-Iran Rapprochement: Causes and Effects
Earlier this month, Anwar Gargash, a diplomatic advisor to the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) President...
The UAE, Russia’s Escape Hatch from International Sanctions
Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine that commenced on February 24 has provoked several...