Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

Author: Robert Mason

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 2023-01-24

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 152614848X

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The year 1973 is usually considered the great equaliser among major oil producers. But the 'Visions' strategies of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, a so-called middle power and small state in the Middle East regional system, point to broadening economic relations as a great enhancer of economic power. This book explores the impact of regime type and leadership style on the two countries' foreign policies. It reveals how autonomy and influence, threat perception and alliance patterns are folded into the complex and personal riyal politik and economic statecraft that sit at the core of their international relations.

United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia

Author: Chloe L. Roux

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781617611834

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates (principalities): Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujayrah, Umm Al Qawayn, and Ras Al Khaymah. The kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ruled by the Al Saud family since its founding in 1932, wields significant political and economic influence as the birthplace of the Islamic faith and by virtue of its large energy reserves. A close Cold War-era relationship between the U.S. government and the ruling Al Saud family was built on shared interests in securing Saudi oil production and in combating global Communism. Since the end of the Cold War, the emergence of the Al-Qaeda terrorist threat and volatile regional security conditions in the Middle East have tested U.S.-Saudi relations. This book examines both the UAE and Saudi Arabia historical backgrounds and their current relations with the United States.

Saudi Arabia and Israel
Saudi Arabia and Israel

Author: GEW Intelligence Unit

Publisher: Global East-West

Published: 2024-05-02

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13:

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In an era where geopolitics dictates the course of international relations, the evolving dynamics between Saudi Arabia and Israel emerge as a fascinating study of diplomacy, strategic alliances, and the quest for stability in the Middle East. From an outward posture of distance and contention, the undercurrents of their interaction suggest a gradual shift towards a more nuanced engagement. This article delves into the multifaceted relationship between these two pivotal states, exploring their historical background, current engagements, and the covert cooperation that often eludes the public eye. Historical Context: The Foundations of a Complex Relationship The relationship between Saudi Arabia and Israel is steeped in the history of the Middle East, a region characterized by its rich cultural heritage and complex geopolitical landscape. Historically, the emergence of Israel in 1948 marked the beginning of overt tensions with its Arab neighbors, including Saudi Arabia. These tensions were primarily rooted in the broader Arab-Israeli conflict and the struggle for Palestinian statehood, a cause that Saudi Arabia has historically supported. However, beneath the surface of this adversarial stance, there have been periods where mutual interests have paved the way for covert cooperation. These instances were driven by shared concerns over regional threats, particularly the influence of revolutionary Iran post-1979. Such shared threats have, at times, necessitated a reevaluation of their mutual stance, leading to discreet engagements that have shaped the trajectory of their relationship. Evolving Dynamics in the 21st Century In recent years, the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East has undergone significant transformations, prompting a reassessment of relationships within the region. The rise of Iranian influence, concerns over terrorism, and the changing priorities of global powers have created new imperatives for Saudi Arabia and Israel. These developments have catalyzed a shift, moving their relationship from one of cautious distance to incidental alignments.

Saudi Arabian Foreign Policy
Saudi Arabian Foreign Policy

Author: Neil Partrick

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2016-02-23

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 0857727931

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As the only oil producer with sufficient spare capacity to shape the world economy, Saudi Arabia is one of the most significant states in twenty-first century geopolitics. Despite the enormous potential for Saudi Arabia to play a more robust regional and international role, the Kingdom faces serious internal and external challenges in the form of political incapacity and competition with states such as Iran. In this examination of Saudi Arabia's foreign policy, Gulf expert Neil Partrick, and other regional analysts, address the Kingdom's relations in the Middle East and wider Islamic world, and its engagement with both established and emergent global powers. In doing so, he analyses the factors, ranging from identity politics to Iranian acquisition of nuclear weapons that determine the Kingdom's foreign policy. As Saudi Arabia prepares for a generational shift brought about by an ageing leadership, the rapidly changing balance of power in the Middle East offers both great opportunity and great danger. For students of the Middle East and international relations, understanding Saudi Arabia's foreign policy and its engagement with the region and the world is more important than ever.

UAE and KSA Relationship
UAE and KSA Relationship

Author: Sultan Ahmed Al-Dhaheri

Publisher:

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Many countries in the Middle East face tensions, but the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) continue to enjoy allegiance, especially on the peaceful front. This paper provides a qualitative study of the strengths of the UAE-KSA relationship. The 2011 Arab Uprisings brought the USA and KSA closer as each wanted to play an active role in peacekeeping efforts, which created a healthy competitive environment. The qualitative study shows that the two are bound to grow into more vital allies as they learn to overcome most political and security issues together. Although KSA has always played a prominent role in the politics of the Middle East than the UAE, recent developments indicate that the UAE is making considerable strides to catch up with its regional ally. The UAE-KSA relationship will play a vital role in shaping the future of the Middle East by increasing cooperation on social, economic, and political grounds. Therefore, the paper shows how the UAE and KSA are bound to be the driving force of the Middle East by creating a favorable policy against each other.

The United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates

Author: John Duke Anthony

Publisher: Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research

Published: 2002-03-19

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13:

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The tale of the UAE's birth is an inspiring account of how the constituent polities were able to achieve unity, despite a historical backdrop of failed Arab confederative experiments. Two distinctive attributes of the birth and evolution of the United Arab Emirates were the non-violent process of its establishment and the nature of the agreements wrought by the member-states on the union's functioning and apportionment, as well as what autonomy would be retained in the constituent emirates. Undoubtedly, certain external factors facilitated the UAE's nation building, among which were a window of relative regional peace, the support of Great Britain for the process, and the desire of most of the Emirates' neighbors for a successful outcome. Equally important as these and other factors were the personality and skills of one man who is credited with being the real unifying force behind the federation His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan.