UAE official says time to manage rivalry with Iran and Turkey
Al Jazeera
UAE official says there is uncertainty about US commitment to the Middle East and concern about Beijing.
The United Arab Emirates is trying to manage long-running rivalries with Iran and Turkey through dialogue to avoid any new confrontations in the region as the Gulf state hones in on its economy post-COVID-19, a senior official said.
Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, told a conference on Saturday there was uncertainty about the United States’ commitment to the region and concern about a “looming Cold War” between Washington and Beijing.
Gulf states, which have strong economic ties with China, are also heavily reliant on the US military umbrella and are closely watching talks between global powers and Iran to revive a 2015 nuclear pact, as well as the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan after the US withdrawal.
