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Notable milestones in the countries\u2019 engagement are discussed, examining the relationships with local actors and impact on the population. In the second section, the paper outlines the activity of the UAE across political, economic, social and security domains, before drawing out relevant emerging trends in the conclusion.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/peacerep.org\/research\/geopolitical-transitions\/\">Global Transitions Series<\/a>\u00a0looks at fragmentations in the global order and how these impact peace and transition settlements. It explores why and how different third-party actors \u2013 state, intergovernmental, and non-governmental \u2013 intervene in conflicts, and how they see themselves contributing to reduction of conflict and risks of conflict relapse. The series critically assesses the growth and diversification of global and regional responses to contemporary conflicts. 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