Diversification nations: The Gulf way to engage with Africa

Diversification nations: The Gulf way to engage with Africa

Cover image: picture alliance/AP Images | Amr NabilSummary The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have longstanding political and security interests in north and east Africa. But the late 2010s saw a “geoeconomic turn” in their foreign policy. This has led the three Gulf states to make inroads into sub-Saharan Africa. Energy and infrastructure are at the heart of this new economic involvement. These sectors serve Gulf interests, but they are also where…