UAE reshapes its position in Africa, with tactical retreats but a growing presence


Issue 1122 - 18 Mar 2021 | 3 minute read

Abu Dhabi continues to use both hard and soft power tools to assert its influence in its near abroad, with a fluid approach to diplomacy and military deployments that aims to counter what it sees as the Muslim Brotherhood’s dangerous influence while exploiting commercial opportunities in new frontiers.

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