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[Media Comments] UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements with ASEAN member states
In this SCMP article by Tom Hussain, I remarked that the UAE’s CEPAs in Southeast Asia “are formulated as a template that extends well beyond the terms of a regular free-trade agreement”, signalling “a wider diplomatic engagement, touching on softer, if not, strategic sectors such as education, digital cooperation, healthcare”. Crucially, the CEPAs reflect the
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Making Sense of the UAE’s Leadership Appointments
In this article for the Washington Institute, I explain the the latest changes in the decision-making configuration of the United Arab Emirates. Specifically, it deals with the appointment of the Crown Prince of the Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled Mohammed bin Zayed, and his credentials. Another noteworthy addition is a second Vice-President, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed,
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MEI Snapshot: The Impact of Saudi-Iran Agreement
In this collection of quick responses by the MEI research team, I provide my thoughts on the Saudi-Iran agreements brokered by Beijing. In a nutshell, while the deal is laudable and follows the path of regional de-escalation, there are still questions left unanswered. Link to comments: https://mei.nus.edu.sg/think_in/mei-snapshot-the-impact-of-saudi-iran-agreement/ Published on March 17, 2023
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