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Emirati academic says UAE no longer needs US protection; bases a burden, not an asset

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Emirati academic says UAE no longer needs US protection; bases a burden, not an asset
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An Emirati academic has called for a reassessment of the United States’ military presence in the UAE, arguing that the country no longer needs direct American protection due to its growing defence capabilities. Dr Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, a political science professor, said in remarks reported by Reuters that the UAE had demonstrated its ability to defend itself efficiently during the recent Iranian attack without relying on foreign forces. He stressed that the current phase requires serious conside

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