Gargash Cites Strategic Autonomy as UAE Shield Against Regional Volatility

Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, stated on Tuesday that the UAE will rely on its strategic autonomy and economic resilience to navigate escalating regional instability. Speaking at the 11th Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate, organized by the Emirates Policy Center, Gargash addressed the geopolitical pressures stemming from the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Lebanon. Policy of Strategic Autonomy Gargash emphasized that the UAE’s foreign policy is built on long-term stability rather than reactive measures. He noted that the country’s "strategic autonomy" allows it to maintain balanced relations with global powers while prioritizing national interests. This approach aims to insulate the domestic economy from regional volatility while continuing to pursue the "Project of the 50" economic objectives. The Diplomatic Adviser highlighted that regional conflicts, including the war in Gaza, pose a direct threat to Middle Eastern integration. He warned that the absence of a two-state solution remains a primary driver of regional insecurity. Gargash called for a "reinvigorated multilateralism" and stressed that de-escalation is the only viable path to protecting regional trade…