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The UAE’s image as a Middle Eastern haven is tested by the Iran war - Toronto Star
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long positioned itself as a stable and modern oasis in the heart of the volatile Middle East. However, its image is being put to the test amid escalating tensions with Iran.
As geopolitical uncertainties loom large, the UAE finds itself at a crossroads, caught between its strategic alliance with the United States and its need for good relations with Iran due to shared economic interests. The current situation has exposed some of the underlying vulnerabilities in the UAE’s foreign policy approach.
On one hand, the UAE has been a key partner in the U.S.-led c…
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