Ebtesam Al Ketbi

A regional treaty, not Iranian control or a permanent foreign fleet, is the only durable way to keep the strait open

Crisis management is not sufficient, because the crisis is no longer a passing moment whose end can simply be awaited

The deal will be judged on its ability to restrain missile and drone attacks as well as maritime escalation

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