The UAE’s economic partnership agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) on 27/6/2025 signals a pivotal moment in Abu Dhabi’s bid to position itself as a bridge between East and West.
Backed by UAE President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ), this strategic move underscores a foreign policy rooted in sovereign decision-making, economic diversification, and multipolar engagement.
The following In-depth report explores the strategic calculus behind the UAE-EAEU deal and the implications for its international positioning. Key areas examined include:
- MBZ’s vision for positioning the UAE as a global trade and logistics hub
- The strategic calculus behind deepening UAE-EAEU ties amid growing multipolarity
- U.S. reactions to deepening UAE ties with the EAEU
- The EU’s stance on UAE-EAEU cooperation in light of the UAE’s recent delisting from the “high-risk” countries for money laundering
