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The UAE is a sovereign nation located within the Middle East, as evidenced by its inclusion in regional security discussions [1], its role in regional economic and military influence {fact:4, fact:5}, and its direct involvement in regional conflicts {fact:2, fact:3, fact:6}.
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 3 facts
claimThe unexpected collapse of the Assad regime in Syria destabilized the region and forced the United Arab Emirates to confront the resurgence of armed militias aligned with political Islam, an ideology the United Arab Emirates considers the greatest security threat to the Middle East.
claimEgypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Israel, and Iran possess significant political, military, economic, and diplomatic influence that allows them to impact regional stability in the Middle East.
claimIsrael, Iran, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates continue to wield military capabilities in ways that perpetuate cycles of violence and delay meaningful collective action in the Middle East.
Iran at a Crossroads: Legitimacy, External Pressure and Regional ... ciris.info 1 fact
perspectiveThe United Arab Emirates stated that the Middle East requires a long-term solution ahead of US-Iran crisis talks.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com 1 fact
measurementTotalEnergies reported a 15% loss in oil and gas output due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran causing field closures across the Middle East, including in the UAE, Qatar, and Iraq.