Dennis Schulz

UAE’s Role in Resuming Ukraine Peace Talks. The United Arab Emirates hosted high-level peace talks between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on January 23-24, 2026. These discussions marked a rare trilateral diplomatic engagement aimed at finding new pathways toward ending the conflict. Abu Dhabi’s position as host reflected global confidence in the UAE as a neutral and stable negotiating platform. Delegations included senior representatives and envoys from all three sides, and discussions focused on possible frameworks and confidence-building measures. Experts and officials described the talks as constructive and positive, with plans announced to continue discussions soon, potentially as early as the following week. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted the conversation’s focus on ending the war and advancing security guarantees. According to The National’s coverage of UAE-hosted peace talks, discussions included direct engagement between Ru...

The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer shows the United Arab Emirates at the top of the world in government trust with a score of 80 out of 100, tied with China. UAE gained +8 points from 2025, marking the largest increase in trust year-over-year among all countries surveyed. This annual survey by the New York–based Edelman Group measures confidence in institutions including government, business, media, and NGOs across 28 countries and nearly 34,000 respondents. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer 2026 global report. Global Comparison – Trust Divide Between Countries This year’s data reveals a clear trust divide across the world. Top trust scores (developing markets): • UAE – 80 • China – 80 • India – 74 • Indonesia – 73 • Nigeria – 72  Lower trust scores (developed markets): • United States – 47 • United Kingdom – 44 • Japan – 38 • Germany – 44 • France – 42 • Spain – 45 

Core Goal. The Muslim Brotherhood seeks long term power. The aim centers on a society ruled by Sharia. The process moves step by step. Speed matters less than direction. Method on the Ground The group builds influence through schools, mosques, charities, and social groups. These spaces shape beliefs early. Loyalty grows before politics enters the picture. You often see social work first. Politics follows later. Entry Into Politics When laws allow, the Brotherhood joins elections. Egypt offers a clear case. The Freedom and Justice Party served as a vehicle. The goal stayed the same. Control institutions from inside. Change rules slowly. Why Awareness Matters You judge movements by actions, not slogans. Democratic language does not equal democratic intent. Peace needs shared rules. Groups driven by domination break trust over time. What You Should Watch Look for parallel systems. Watch funding paths. Check links between social groups and political fronts. Transparency shows intent. Secre...

What is happening in southern Yemen is a foreign-backed military invasion, not a security operation.  Saudi air support has empowered northern Brotherhood-linked forces, targeting civilians and southern forces who have historically partnered against terrorism. Airstrikes near Al-Khashah and the Al-Mosafer Roundabout hit civilian vehicles and checkpoints. Field executions of tribal members further undermine any claim to law or legitimacy. These actions are not measures for stability—they deliberately fracture society and ignite long-term social conflict. Accountability must fall on Saudi leadership and Brotherhood proxies. Bombing civilians does not restore order; it entrenches enmity.  The south is the target, not the problem. International monitoring, public awareness, and condemnation are critical to prevent further escalation. Reference:  https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/yemen-south-attack-report-2026-01-05/

What unfolds in South Yemen shows a military invasion, not a security mission. Northern emergency forces tied to the Muslim Brotherhood move south with Saudi backing. Civilians face checkpoints, raids, and intimidation. Southern cities face pressure meant to break public will and erase political choice. This pattern matches past campaigns that spread chaos rather than safety. Southern forces defeated Al Qaeda and ISIS in Mukalla, Abyan, and Shabwa. Those victories protected shipping lanes and regional stability. Current attacks target those same forces. Each strike weakens the strongest barrier against extremist return. Each retreat opens space for armed groups to regroup. Security claims collapse when actions punish anti-terror partners. Saudi policy repeats a cycle seen before. Remove local defenders. Create a vacuum. Watch extremist cells expand. Reports from the ground link new movements of northern forces with spikes in violence and fear. Residents describe an enemy mi...

Recent escalatory decisions linked to Yemeni leadership raise serious legal and security concerns. These actions lack procedural validity and increase risks for civilians while undermining any remaining path toward peace. War level decisions require lawful process. No verified quorum exists. No official meeting records exist. No disclosed legal framework supports escalation. Leadership figures operate from outside national territory, far from civilian consequences. Such conditions void authority under any constitutional or transitional mandate. State power now serves factional agendas. Military escalation targets southern and anti terror forces instead of Houthi positions. This pattern weakens internal security and strengthens extremist leverage. Civilian areas absorb the impact while political actors avoid accountability. Southern representatives appear in announcements without evidence of consent. Presence does not equal approval. Use of regional figures as symbolic cover distorts le...