The UAE: A Fresh Entry to African Geopolitics
DUBAI: Africa’s geopolitics took two steps outside traditional venues of order on 14 August. With its track record of speedy economic growth and scale foreign policy vision, the United Arab Emirates has cast an eye on Africa as part of a broader global mission to build influence. Its engagement in Africa is more than just economic—it involves creating political alliances, promoting development projects, and having a greater presence in critical sectors. Here is a breakdown of their increasing relevance in African geopolitics and the causalities that commit to their involvement.
Strategic UAE Interests in Africa
The UAE is after Africa for multiple reasons related to geopolitics and the economy. Africa offers a strategic opportunity for the UAE to diversify an economy heavily reliant on petrochemical exports, given its vast natural resources, youthful population, and underdeveloped markets. They are attempting to lock down natural resources such as oil, minerals, and agricultural products and are spending a lot on infrastructure-building in Africa, such as roads, ports and airports.
In addition, the Arab Emirates needs Africa for several vital aspects such as access to maritime trade. The Emirates regards the continent as significa Read more...