UAE's Strategy to Gain US Support
The Financial Times published a report explaining how the UAE has successfully transformed its relationship with the United States from nearly hostile at the beginning of the past two decades into a strong strategic partnership. After the 2006 incident involving a failed attempt to acquire American ports, the UAE redefined its image through diplomacy, investments, and by expanding its military and economic ties—especially after signing the Abraham Accords in 2020 and normalizing relations with Israel. Abu Dhabi invested more than $270 million in Washington in lobbying efforts and relationship-building, and succeeded in establishing close connections with American policymakers, which enhanced the UAE’s influence in fields such as technology, artificial intelligence, and chip industry investments—despite concerns about intersecting interests with American security priorities, particularly regarding its relations with Iran. Ultimately, the UAE managed to build a broad and influential network of relations, with President Mohammed bin Zayed achieving great success in gaining Washington’s favor and consolidating his country’s position on the international stage.
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