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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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