The UAE has built a network of flexible, often undeclared military outposts across Africa and the Red Sea.
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Saudi-UAE rivalry has turned violent in Yemen; Riyadh prioritizes stability, Abu Dhabi prioritizes anti-Islamism, even at the cost of chaos.
Saudi Arabia is shifting regionally, distancing from the UAE and maintaining detente with Iran, as a profound realignment unfolds.
U.S. Senator Graham is shuttling between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh to mediate an end to the escalating Saudi-UAE rivalry.
The Saudi-UAE rivalry in Yemen has erupted into open confrontation, reshaping alliances and threatening the fragile political process.
The UAE-backed STC has cemented control over southern Yemen, advancing toward a secessionist “South Arabia” despite Saudi opposition.
The UAE and Israel export a “Muslim Brotherhood” bogeyman to Europe, fueling far-right narratives and polarizing debate.
Sisi’s UAE visit aimed to manage regional differences on Sudan and Somalia while prioritizing economic ties and strategic partnership.
A deepening Saudi-UAE rivalry over economics, proxies, and regional leadership threatens Gulf stability beyond the U.S.-Iran standoff.
The Saudi-UAE rivalry has spread to the Horn of Africa, fueling proxy conflicts and undermining regional stability.