The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for U.S. Policy

[摘要] This report discusses the political state of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which under new leadership upon the November 2, 2004 death of its president, Shaykh Zayid bin Sultan al-Nuhayyan, has undergone a smooth transition, but it remains weak militarily and surrounded by several powerful and ambitious neighbors. Political reform has been minimal, but its relatively open economy and borders, particularly in the emirate of Dubai, have caused problems in proliferation, terrorism, and human trafficking. The United States has announced it will open negotiations with UAE on a free trade agreement (FTA).

[发布日期] 2004-11-29 [发布机构] Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

[关键词] Foreign policy;Foreign relations -- U.S. -- United Arab Emirates;Foreign relations -- United Arab Emirates -- U.S.;Politics and government -- United Arab Emirates;Foreign economic relations -- U.S. -- United Arab Emirates