‘Not a strategic asset anymore’: Iran attack claims trigger UAE debate on US bases
Published on: April 20, 2026, 2:11 p.m. | Source: Business Today
Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, an associate professor of political science at UAE University and a prominent commentator, has emerged as a leading voice questioning the status quo. In a widely discussed post, Abdulla argued that American military facilities are no longer “strategic assets” for the UAE.
