“The Iran war has proven that neither the Abraham Accords nor U.S. bases can shield the Gulf; it has replaced the old policy of reliance with a vacuum of fear.”
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Lack of strategic planning and mounting military costs force the U.S. toward risky ground escalations against a defiant Iran.
Iranian strikes have devastated the UAE’s globalized economy, causing massive market losses, flight cancellations, and a property sector collapse.
War tests economic resilience as UAE maintains connectivity, determining which regional partnerships survive post-conflict.
After the UAE’s withdrawal, Saudi Arabia is restructuring Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces, integrating former Emirati-backed groups under its command.
Somaliland deepened ties with the UAE and secured historic recognition from Israel, bolstering its economy but enraging Somalia.
The UAE has built a network of flexible, often undeclared military outposts across Africa and the Red Sea.
Saudi-UAE rivalry has turned violent in Yemen; Riyadh prioritizes stability, Abu Dhabi prioritizes anti-Islamism, even at the cost of chaos.
Saudi Arabia is shifting regionally, distancing from the UAE and maintaining detente with Iran, as a profound realignment unfolds.
U.S. Senator Graham is shuttling between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh to mediate an end to the escalating Saudi-UAE rivalry.