PERAN UNI EMIRAT ARAB DALAM DINAMIKA KONFLIK SUDAN: ANALISIS KEPENTINGAN NASIONAL DAN STRATEGI REGIONAL DI AFRIKA TIMUR
Keywords:
Role, National Interest, Conflict, Regional Strategy
Abstract
The UAE's role in the dynamics of the Sudanese conflict reflects a complex foreign policy transformation: from investment-based economic diplomacy to power-based strategic diplomacy. Sudan, in this case, is not simply an economic partner or aid recipient, but also a strategic arena for the UAE to demonstrate its capabilities and capacity as a new global actor in East Africa. This research is relevant not only for understanding the bilateral relationship between the UAE and Sudan, but also for mapping the direction of UAE foreign policy in Africa and its impact on the stability of the Red Sea region. This research uses qualitative research, using the triangulation method as a fundraising technique. The results show that the Sudanese conflict not only represents a domestic crisis but also reflects the dynamics of regional and international power politics in East Africa. Understanding the UAE's role provides a broader picture of how internal conflicts in Africa are increasingly connected to the strategic interests of external actors.
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Published
2026-05-18
How to Cite
Sitorus, E. (2026). PERAN UNI EMIRAT ARAB DALAM DINAMIKA KONFLIK SUDAN: ANALISIS KEPENTINGAN NASIONAL DAN STRATEGI REGIONAL DI AFRIKA TIMUR. Diplomacy and Global Security Journal : Jurnal Mahasiswa Magister Hubungan Internasional, 2(2), 110-125. https://doi.org/10.36859/dgsj.v2i2.5547
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