How the UAE projects power across the Gulf and beyond | Global Faultlines podcast
This podcast episode explores the UAE's evolving foreign policy and its efforts to project influence across the Gulf region. It examines the complexities of the UAE's relationships with major powers like Saudi Arabia, Iran, and India amidst regional instability.
Why it matters
Understanding the UAE's strategic maneuvering is critical for analyzing the shifting geopolitical landscape and security dynamics in the Middle East.
The UAE has emerged as one of the most influential powers in West Asia, using diplomacy, trade, investment and strategic partnerships to extend its influence far beyond the Gulf. But its relationships with Saudi Arabia, Iran and Israel have grown increasingly complex, while the Iran war has tested its carefully calibrated regional strategy. At the same time, Abu Dhabi is deepening its strategic partnership with India. In this episode, we examine the UAE’s rise, its regional ambitions and the changing alliances shaping its foreign policy.
Expert: Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor, The Hindu
Research, Editing and Production: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian
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Published - September 09, 2026 04:17 pm IST
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