Little Venice, Little Sparta: The UAE’s Statecraft Meets The War On Iran – Analysis
By Cinzia Bianco Key Takeaways: Cinzia Bianco (ECFR) says the UAE—about 1.3 million citizens, huge oil and SWF wealth—punches above its weight as “Little Venice” (ports, trade, hubs) plus “Little Sparta” (unusually muscular security). Dubai sells openness …