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Division multiplication: the UAE’s foreign meddling

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Apr 23, 2025
Join Greg Karlstrom, Middle East correspondent for The Economist, and Moeka Iida, a writer covering Japan, as they dissect the UAE's foreign interventions and their ideological implications. They delve into Japan's rice crisis, exploring the farmers' protests and the urgent need for agricultural reforms. The conversation also usurps traditional linguistics, examining the cultural triggers of personal pronouns in the context of inclusivity. A thought-provoking dialogue that connects geopolitical currents and local strife with the evolution of language.
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UAE’s Dual Foreign Strategy

  • The UAE projects calm globally but actively supports divisive militia groups to influence regional politics.
  • Its role in Sudan's civil war and accusations of fueling conflict showcase a hidden agenda behind diplomatic finesse.
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UAE’s Regional Militias Support

  • UAE backs various militias aiming to divide or overthrow states in Libya, Yemen, Sudan, and Somalia.
  • This divisive approach contrasts with Saudi Arabia's pursuit of regional stability, highlighting divergent strategies.
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UAE’s Denial Amid Evidence

  • UAE denies supporting Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces despite strong evidence including satellite images and UN reports.
  • The strategy lacks transparency and complicates international relations with major powers opposing the UAE's stance.
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