The research background of this book focuses on the historical evolution and strategic development of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) foreign policy from its formation to the present day. The research methodology proposed in this book includes a historical analysis of the UAE’s foreign policy, examining key events and strategies that have shaped its current principles and goals. The task involves understanding the UAE’s foreign policy evolution and its performance in maintaining regional stability, fostering economic growth, and enhancing diplomatic relations. The performance supports their goals by demonstrating the UAE’s proactive and adaptive approach to international relations.
•Historical analysis of the formation of the UAE and its early diplomatic engagements;
•Examination of the influence of Pan-Arabism and the establishment of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC);
•Analysis of the UAE’s role in regional conflicts such as the Iran-Iraq War and the First Gulf War;
•Evaluation of the impact of the Arab Spring on UAE foreign policy;
•Assessment of the shift towards economic diversification and trade-based foreign policy.
Conclusion:•The significance of this piece of work lies in its comprehensive overview of the UAE’s foreign policy evolution, highlighting the country’s strategic adaptability and commitment to stability and economic growth.
•Innovation point: The study provides a detailed historical context and analysis of the UAE’s foreign policy, emphasizing the importance of economic diversification and cultural diplomacy.
•Performance: The UAE’s proactive engagement in regional and global affairs demonstrates its effectiveness in achieving its foreign policy goals.
•Workload: The book covers a broad range of historical events and policy shifts, providing a thorough understanding of the UAE’s foreign policy development.
Om författaren
Hichem Karoui is a renowned expert in the Middle East and the Gulf, a region where he has lived and worked regularly since 2011. First, he was the Head of the Political Unit-head of Online Academic Publishing-at the Doha-based Arab Center For Research and Policy Studies (ACRPS), and later, he was a senior Consultant for the Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar.Since 2020, he served as Executive Director of the London-based Gulf Futures Center (which became Gulf Futures For Studies and Consulting) and as Senior Researcher and Editor at the GEW Reports & Analyses.He has published over fifty books in three languages (English, Arabic, and French), not considering the edited books, reports, and several important articles and academic papers.He holds a Ph D in sociology from Paris III Sorbonne University.A Masters in Middle-East-Mediterranean Studies, 2 Maitrises (Masters One), one in Arabic and the other in English, all from the same University.