The UAE in Iran’s Crosshairs: When Geopolitical Success Becomes a Target.
By Ampamya Ronah In the Middle East, wars are rarely confined to conventional military confrontations. The deeper battles are often fought over influence, symbolism, and the balance of economic power. From this perspective, the recent Iranian targeting of the United Arab Emirates becomes easier to understand. During the latest wave of regional escalation, the UAE […]
A Time of Anticipation.
By Lawson Kasshanna We are living in a region heading toward long-term and radical change. The Middle East today stands at a historic crossroads, and Lebanon, like many countries in the region, waits anxiously to see where the winds of transformation will lead. My starting point has always been concern for the Christian presence as […]
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Reaffirms Nation’s Resolve and Resilience in First Public Comments.
UAE President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed delivered a statement while visiting civilians wounded during the recent attacks by Iran.In his first remarks since the conflict began last week, Sheikh Mohamed affirmed the UAE’s strength, resilience and commitment to protecting its people.The UAE President thanked the country’s armed services and security institutions for “the vital […]
The Iran War and China’s Strategic Unraveling
By Rick Clay The Iran war has become the most strategically consequential event for China in more than a decade. It strikes at the core of Beijing’s energy security, its Middle Eastern posture, its sanctions evasion architecture, and its long term planning for a Taiwan contingency. China’s reaction to the U.S. and Israeli strike was […]
How Long Will This War Last?
By General Mike Flynn Many have asked me various questions about the current war in Iran. One of the main questions is how long do you think this war will last? First off, war is brutal, vicious, filled with irony and uncertainty and always about strategy. However, strategy sometimes goes unnoticed or overlooked because the […]
The UAE and the Deterrence Equation: When the Missile Falls—and So Does the Narrative.
By Diing Magot In modern conflict, two wars unfold simultaneously. One is measured by radar systems and interception rates; the other by views, reposts, and viral clips. The first is decided by readiness and precision. The second thrives on exaggeration. When missiles light up the sky, screens light up as well. But noise is not […]
Malliotakis Statement on USA’s Action to End Iran’s Reign of Terror.
(NEW YORK, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis released the following statement regarding U.S. Military action in Iran. “The United States has taken decisive and courageous action against Iran to defend our citizens, interests, and partners after the leading state sponsor of terrorism would not negotiate in good faith or commit to diplomacy over nuclear capabilities. […]
Umm Al Emarat: Leadership in Motion.
By Avi Kaner History remembers nations not for what they say, but for what they do. The United Arab Emirates leads through action. The arrival of the Umm Al Emarat at Egypt’s Port of El-Arish, carrying more than 7,300 tons of humanitarian aid, is not just a logistical milestone. It is leadership in motion. This […]
Umm Al Emarat Ship: When Humanitarianism Becomes a Daily Act
By Julia Rota In a world where politics often collides with interests, human beings can easily be reduced to numbers—statistics in reports, figures in briefings, or headlines in news cycles. The United Arab Emirates chose a different path. From the outset, it rejected the logic of temporary gestures or symbolic statements. Instead, it made compassion […]
Abu Dhabi Tests the Market as OPEC+ Faces a Critical Decision.
By Prof Bill Michael Abu Dhabi is making a calculated move just days before OPEC+ convenes. According to Bloomberg, the United Arab Emirates is offering additional volumes of its flagship Murban crude to partners in its onshore concession — a signal that supply capacity in the Gulf remains robust despite geopolitical uncertainty. The timing is […]