Dr. Andreas Krieg, Director of MENA Analytica and associate professor, discusses spotting opportunities, exposure outside academia, situation in Gaza, Israel's use of subversion, and career advice. Emphasizes academic engagement with the public, complexities of Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Russia's narrative tactics in the Sahel region. Stresses entrepreneurial skills in humanities and impact of networks on historical events.

Dr. Andreas Krieg discusses how Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, known as MBZ, consolidates power in the UAE through strategic investments and assertive military interventions. UAE exploits global power divisions, and MBZ's disciplined vision for the country contrasts with his perception post-9/11. Middle East expert Dr. Talal Mohammad highlights UAE's opportunistic foreign policy approach amidst global power shifts.