Network States

The UAE did a deal with Egypt to manage a piece of their land. 

This is another type of network state: a traditional state that expands into a global network through land management deals.

In the next crisis, well-run states will have the cash to buy land. And insolvent states that need the cash will sell land.

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It's a geographical advantage for UAE to help Egypt which is facing issue with water and draught as well as weak currency debasement . So nothing to do with sovereign debt crisis or other narrative being Paddle here .they can trust and can be mutually beneficial for both countries