The UAE’s Growing Role in Central Asia: Geopolitical Inroads to Challenge Turkey and Iran
The UAE’s Growing Role in Central Asia: Geopolitical Inroads to Challenge Turkey and Iran
Author(s): Kristian Alexander, Giorgio Cafiero
Subject(s): Politics, Supranational / Global Economy, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Geopolitics
Published by: Mednarodni inštitut za bližnjevzhodne in balkanske študije IFIMES
Keywords: Central Asia; UAE; Turkey; Iran; growing role; geopolitics;
Summary/Abstract: Since the Soviet Union imploded in 1991 and the Central Asian republics gained their independence, a host of countries have competed for geopolitical influence in this resource-wealthy region. Along with Russia, China, Turkey, Iran, the US, and a number of EU member states, the six states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have been actively working to strengthen their clout in this region, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) taking the lead.
Series: IFIMES Research Papers
- Page Count: 4
- Publication Year: 2020
- Language: English
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