Ebtesam Al Ketbi

As the GCC countries look beyond deterrence, a landmark agreement in 1975 offers lessons

Some Middle East countries have embraced open economies. Others have built vast militaries. The Emirates is doing something different

The question is whether it can adapt to a world where co-ordination between member states may no longer be enough

Today this critical energy corridor has evolved into a space where the constant threat of disruption carries as much weight as disruption itself

Any potential agreement that fails to incorporate the GCC's perspectives is unlikely to eliminate tensions as much as reorganise them

The Iran-US ceasefire does not resolve underlying tensions but it does reveal how the Emirates operates under pressure

The goal should not be just to end the war but to build a framework that prevents the next one

Moments of danger often reveal the true balance within states more clearly than years of stability

This policy is necessary for middle powers to navigate uncertainty without surrendering agency

It is vital to have a knowledge hub focused on exploring future trends and strategic predictions that will reshape our world

The success of large-scale projects such as IMEC and BRI depends on whether stakeholders can be co-operative

Diversification of partnerships and commitment to multilateralism have become geopolitical necessities

As America has shifted its global priorities over the past two decades, the UAE’s status, network of interests and strategic goals have also evolved

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled’s visit to India was about co-operation and enhancing understanding

The problem with dialogue with Tehran lies in the uncertainty that the government has a mandate to negotiate on all issues