US-UAE Relations: A Partnership Threatened by Differences Regarding Human Rights

Abstract

Beginning with Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1991, the relationship between the US and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has grown stronger based on mutual objectives associated with regional stability and security, anti-terrorism/anti-extremism, and economic improvement. Both nations benefit from their relationship with one another. The 1994 signing of a defense cooperation agreement now allows the US to position military forces within UAE territory. The availability of UAE territory not only bolsters US military capability in executing its Iraq and Afghanistan missions but also facilitates improved response to other potential regional threats. The presence of US forces provides the UAE with much needed security support. In addition to security-related links, US-UAE relations are also bolstered by increasing trade, business, and other professional connections.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2010
Accession Number
AD1020149

Entities

People

  • John M. Newton

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Commerce
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of State
  • Governments
  • Human Rights
  • Human Trafficking
  • International Trade
  • Law
  • Middle East
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Terrorists
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United States Government
  • Websites

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security