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Is Trump’s Middle East Policy a Break From the Past?

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Economic Strategies and Geopolitical Dynamics in the Gulf

This chapter explores the UAE's economic diversification away from oil, particularly highlighting Dubai's rise as a global trade and tourism hub. It contrasts the achievements of Dubai with the ambitions of other Gulf cities, delves into the geopolitical tensions between Qatar and the UAE, and examines their respective roles in the Middle Eastern political landscape. Additionally, the chapter addresses the influence of the Gaza conflict on regional politics and the strategic relationships Gulf nations are cultivating with major powers like the U.S. and China.

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