Episode Number
50

Dr. Ebtesam Al-Ketbi, president of the Emirates Policy Center, discusses how the Abraham Accords could help provide context for tough concessions on the most controversial issues facing Israelis and Palestinians; UAE interests and expectations in dealing with regional security and Iran; why the UAE is well-placed to help mediate in the Horn of Africa; how the Gulf manages the US-China competition; and her own journey as distinguished academic to founder of one of the region’s most influential and impactful think thanks.

Links:

-Can China balance ties with Iran and the GCC? (Al-Monitor)

-What UAE’s growing presence in Somaliland means for its Horn of Africa strategy (Al-Monitor)

-Egypt, UAE boost security cooperation in Chad, Sahel (Al-Monitor)

-UAE balances ties with Egypt, Ethiopia in Nile Dam Crisis (Al-Monitor)

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