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  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3857
  • 30 Apr 2026
  • 58 min

How the UAE’s departure from Opec could reshape diplomacy and oil markets in the Middle East

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  • The Globalist
  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3857
  • 58 min

The UAE’s exit from Opec is part of a broader strategic pivot, argues Pat Breen of Gas Strategies. We look at the diplomatic intrigue behind a move that has rattled oil markets. Plus: Kosovo faces another election and a preview of the Venice Biennale.

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  • Georgina Godwin

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