The UAE is in the process of normalizing its relations with Turkey. It’s all part of a grand reshaping of the region in the absence of America. Just last year:
Israel and the United Arab Emirates reached a landmark accord sealed by President Trump… that could presage a broader realignment in the region as the two agreed to “full normalization of relations” in exchange for Israel suspending annexation of occupied West Bank territory.
Now, during the Biden presidency which has overseen America’s retreat from a region that is barely recognizable from what it was a year ago, the Muslim ummah is tactically drawing closer together, including Muslim countries once at odds with each other — such as Turkey and Egypt — and now Turkey and the UAE.
Much like Turkey and Egypt, the rivalry between Turkey and the UAE “put them at odds on several issues, among them the Muslim Brotherhood.” But in a region without America, the dynamic has rapidly changed, and so will outcomes, as Turkey (with eyes on a revived Ottoman Empire) increases its influence. Then there is the escalating power of Iran. Elsewhere, Saudi Arabia is negotiating with Iran in Iraq. The Saudis previously lifted embargoes against Qatar “and gave signals it was pursuing normalization.”
“Tense Turkey-UAE relations improve,” by Mohammad Al-Kassim, Jerusalem Post, September 7, 2021:
A rare telephone call between the UAE de facto ruler and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan late last month furnished yet another sign that ties between the two Muslim countries are witnessing a major improvement following years of strain.
The call was preceded by a visit to Erdogan by UAE national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the highest-level public visit by an Emirati official to Turkey in years. The two countries have been at odds on several issues.
Last year, then-Emirati Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash blasted Turkey’s policy in the region and accused it of meddling in Gulf affairs, deploring Ankara’s “threatening behavior” and “colonialist delusions” over Libya.
Meanwhile, Turkey last year accused the UAE of bringing chaos to the Middle East through its interventions in Yemen and Libya.
Ankara and Abu Dhabi found themselves at the opposite end of several conflicts in the region. Ali Bakeer, an Ankara-based political analyst and researcher, told The Media Line the two countries are reorganizing their policies.
“Obviously they are prioritizing their interests here. The UAE, in particular, is trying to cut its regional losses and find a place for it to play according to the new rules.” Bakeer thinks the UAE policy shift toward Turkey is “definitely tactical.”
“However, from the Turkish perspective, Ankara never targeted the UAE or put Abu Dhabi high on its foreign policy agenda. On the contrary, Turkey has an interest to strengthen economic and diplomatic relations with all players,” he added.
At some point the two nations became ardent enemies, using their media outlets to relentlessly attack each other’s policies.
Their rivalry put them at odds on several issues, among them the Muslim Brotherhood; the conflict in Libya, where the UAE and Turkey have backed opposing sides; and Tunisia, to name a few…
Wellington says
Just more evidence of the ongoing disaster that Biden and his handlers are.
Staying on “the same theme,” the photo above reminds me of Ribbentrop and Molotov concluding the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact of August of 1939. No honor among thieves and all that.
Why doesn’t man learn that democracy, capitalism, a decent legal system and a proper moral code would bring peace and prosperity to all of the world? It’s not difficult to grasp but so many remain so stupid or maliciously avaricious or ideologically aberrant to comprehend this—and for no good, long-term reasons. Not one at all. What a waste.
James Lincoln says
Wellington says,
“Why doesn’t man learn that democracy, capitalism, a decent legal system and a proper moral code would bring peace and prosperity to all of the world?”
100% true, but dictators do not want this.
mortimer says
Due to the gross incompetence and gross negligence of the Biden administration, we need our lawyers more than ever to hold these nincompoops to account.
These self-confident fools must be removed from any position of power or influence before WWIII is started by their bumbling.
Frank Anderson says
ENTIRELY EXPECTED!!! How much reading does it take to see that NO promise a believer makes to a non-believer is worth trust? Islam cannot change. Moderation, reform, modernization, all constitute apostasy, which is punishable by death at the hands of any vigilante. Remember who killed Sadat after he “reformed” by trying to make peace with Israel? Any thought of change in any sect, branch or division of islam is utterly delusional and will lead to self imposed vulnerability.
James Lincoln says
Perfectly stated Frank, my compliments.
And Khalid al-Islambouli, declared a martyr by many in the islamic world, continues to serve as an inspirational symbol for jihadists.
Frank Anderson says
James, the first book I read upon being awakened by Glenn Beck is Robert Spencer’s Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam and the Crusades. Spencer takes my highest recommendation for brevity and excellent presentation of an introduction to real islam instead of the lies I had believed for 7 years, “the religion of peace”. There is nothing that makes a better, deeper, more embarrassing impression on me than showing me I have been fooled. Spencer led me to reading about 30 more books and here. Frank
mortimer says
Reply to FA: well done. We must get the point across to people that Islam is NOT benign. Islam is at war with the disbelievers … 80% of humanity. This warfare comes from Allah and so Muslims are required to participate whether they like it or not.
gravenimage says
Turkey and UAE move toward normalization amid Biden administration’s weakness
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None of this bodes well for what is left of the free world.
born saturday says
https://nordicmonitor.com/
OLD GUY says
These dictators want nothing more than to have more power and to continue their personal wealth and good life at the expense of humanity. These leaders create enemies for their country men and women to work and fight against so they can stay in power and flourish.
Too bad we have to fight against each other to be successful and these leaders don’t try a different approach of working to make everyone on earth more prosperous rather than just their greedy selves.
Power and Greed that ideology of the DEVIL.