"#UAE's quest for autonomy is torn between #Israel, #Iran and a common #GCC position"

Dr Andreas Krieg on France24 Middle East Matters discussing the UAE's quest for autonomy being victimized by Iran and played by Israel "Abu Dhabi is torn between different domestic push and pull factors shaping policy discourse towards Israel, Iran and the GCC. Different emirates are affected differently by this war and advocate for a different type of relationship with Iran and Israel, with no clear roadmap for strategic salvation ahead. Abu Dhabi would be naive to think that doubling down with Israel could afford severing relations with the Gulf and the regional security complex" (C) France24 2026