The Evolution of the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates
AGSIW will host Athol Yates for a discussion of his book exploring the history of the UAE’s armed forces.
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Qatar Boycott Ends, But Core Issues Remain Unresolved
Almost all sides are winners for now, but a third GCC confrontation remains possible.
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Strategic Interests Drive Gulf Policy Toward Syria
Many Gulf states have shifted course on Syria, prioritizing concerns over growing Iranian and Turkish influence.
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101: Stimulating the UAE’s Grassroots Art Scene
During the coronavirus lockdown, young Emiratis set up a platform to support emerging local artists and engage with a wider audience to inspire curiosity and raise awareness about the local art scene.
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A Resolution of Qatar Boycott Looms, But Can It Last?
Even the UAE seems ready to reconcile but underlying disputes are likely to persist.
UAE Security Forum 2020: Resilient Economies, Resilient Societies
Since its launch in 2016, the UAE Security Forum has played a vital role as a venue where U.S. and regional partners gather to find creative solutions to some of their most pressing common challenges.
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OPEC+ Plays It Safe With Small Output Adjustment
The OPEC+ alliance managed to stamp out dissent within its ranks and come to a compromise deal that will keep the market guessing in the months ahead.
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External Forces Hold the Key to Libya’s Cease-Fire
There is renewed momentum to resolve Libya’s conflict, but will foreign powers, like the UAE, Turkey, and Russia, abide by the terms of the new cease-fire agreement?
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Strategic Interests Spark Shift in Morocco’s Gulf Ties
Policy decisions implemented by middle powers like Morocco are shedding light on wider regional realignments and their strategic implications.
What the F-35 Deal Says About U.S.-UAE Relations
The fast tracking of the F-35 sale to the UAE raises questions regarding the incentives motivating all actors involved in the deal.
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