PinnedFrederic SchneiderThe Machiavellian Case for the UAE’s Political Liberalisation6 min read·May 8, 2021----
Frederic SchneiderTubes or Tracks: How (Not) to Revitalise Regional Economic and Political Integration in the GulfThe separate Emirati and Saudi Hyperloop projects exemplify how nation-centric current infrastructure planning in the Gulf is, and how…1 min read·Jun 14, 2021----
Frederic SchneiderThe Stalling Visions of the Gulf: The UAE’s Vision 2021Internal competition and unnecessary megaprojects are drawing attention away from the human capital and technology expertise needed for the…1 min read·May 23, 2021----
Frederic SchneiderNormalisation, the Poisoned Chalice that Shows the UAE Must Return to Diplomatic NeutralityThe current violence in Israel puts the UAE’s foreign policy in the spotlight as the government is waking up to a wave of pro-Palestinian…1 min read·May 17, 2021----
Frederic SchneiderStalling Visions of the Gulf: The Case of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 repeats old mistakes of relying heavily on new megaprojects and ignoring regional advantages in research and…1 min read·May 15, 2021----