In this episode, Arab Digest editor William Law engages in conversation with Dr. Andreas Krieg, a lecturer at King’s College London’s School of Security Studies.
As the Abu Dhabi crown prince, Mohammed bin Zayed, continues to forge new directions for the UAE, the “Arab Digest Podcast” explores his relationship with Israel in light of the Gaza conflict. It also looks at how enmity with Qatar drives his strategy of promoting counterrevolution, and how he is pivoting to China while moving the United Arab Emirates away from its traditional relationship with the US.
*[The “Arab Digest Podcast” is produced by Arab Digest. Click here for a full list of episodes. This episode first aired on May 21, 2021. Fair Observer is a media partner of Arab Digest.]
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