Sudan Is Iran’s Opening for a Foothold in the Red Sea
By providing support to the Sudanese government and army, Iran seeks to use the civil war in Sudan to bolster its position in the Red Sea.
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Tareq Alotaiba has 12 years of experience in economic policy, foreign affairs, and national security with the Abu Dhabi and United Arab Emirates federal governments. He is currently pursuing a master’s in security studies at Georgetown University. Alotaiba previously served on the board of the UAE defense firm International Golden Group. He holds a BA in political science from the University of British Columbia.
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