The UAE's Regional Reach Exceeds Its Diplomatic Depth The decision by Algeria to cut diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates reflects a broader trend: the Gulf state's aggressive expansion into the wider region, often at the expense of its relationships with traditional partners.
For years, Algiers and Abu Dhabi have been on different sides of several regional issues, including normalization with Israel and the Western Sahara dispute.
The UAE's actions in the Sahel are a prime example of this trend.