President Joe Biden designated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a “Major Defense Partner” to the U.S. on Sept. 23, a decision announced following UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s (MbZ) trip to the White House — the first-ever visit for an Emirati president.
SEP 29, 2024
US rewards UAE bad behavior making it a 'major defense partner' The Biden administration's decision reflects a consistently misguided Middle East playbook