How the UAE thrives in a dangerous world 

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"Going Commando" means something very different in western vernacular.

Not sure I would compare the UAE to Sparta. They come off more as Venetian. Just with less boats and more buildings.

They thrive on money laundering, helping other to avoid sanctions etc. simply regional countries need such place! Cheers from Switzerland, we used to be like this!

Great video! But you should've also talked about the Sudan civil war and how the Emirates and Saudis support opposite sides in the war which has led to problems (UAE supporting the RSF while Saudi and USA supporting the Army)

He is probably one of the most impartial, intelligent and honest macro analysts! Well done!👍

Politics has no relation to morals..... So true, and so tragic.

Before this video even starts, I say this everytime. If you remove that dreadful music in the videos, the world won't sound like it is on the brink of collapse every 5 seconds

The UAE is what MBS wants Saudia to become. Albeit even more successful.

Different to other of your videos, this one seems to have been quite sanitized. It seems more like an eulogy (UAE can't do any wrong, every action is justified and rational). It doesn't provide the critical view of issues as in other Caspian Report videos. Like the involvement in the Sudan crisis. Or the role in the Yemeni war. Always in sides that oppose KSA interests. I'm puzzled.

It's one of the reasons why Saudi Arabia has their Vision 2030. Mohammed bin Salman understood very quickly they can no longer rely on fossil fuels, they saw how UAE is now less reliant on fossil fuels. At one point fossil fuels were pretty much 100% of the UAE's economy, now it's 30% that is massive diversification of the economy. And MBS can see they need to diversify the economy as soon as possible otherwise they will get left behind.

Neutrality in regional conflicts? They were the ones that spearheaded the isolation of Qatar back in 2017, they were involved in Libya, they were involved in Yemen, they were involved in Syria. It is quite literally the opposite of being neutral

The UAE is like Singapore, it's too peaceful and economically vital for anyone to F with. The Swiss may also be a good analogy.

Of course it helped that for over 100 years before the discovery of oil in the region, Dubai was a trade hub with a well established free market economy.

Maybe having many wealthy people living in or having property in Dubai gives it some political leverage worldwide

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Really interesting analysis. Thanks for the video!😊

As a Canadian, who lived in our capitol, Ottawa, I can report that the most extravagant embassy in Ottawa is not the US, not the UK, not Chinese, French, Japanese, Saudi or any other large countries. It is the UAE embassy. I had to go and look up where the UAE is because I had never heard of it I was just shocked to see how ornate and beautiful this embassy was even though it was not from any of our major allies or trading partners. For such a small country, their prosperity is impressive. Well done UAE!

Lived in the UAE for almost 8 years, this is the most comprehensive content I watched about this incredible country

Great analysis, one thing to add would be the aspects of the UAE/Turkey rivalry. The UAE leadership got spooked by Turkey years ago, which gives impetus when UAE invests in Somaliland for Ethiopian recognition and the Turks making a deal with the Somali state in Mogadishu. Egypt and Sudan will be key there, especially how Sudan is in Flux as is most of the Red Sea.

MBZ is Machiavellian to the core. I do believe he's one of the greatest players in the world right now.

You have the best documentaries on youtube. Keep up the good work!

We should not ignore the misstreatment of migrant workers in the country and down right human trafficking considering the many cases in which passports were confiscated upon arrival. They make empty promises of good salary to later relocate then to guettos.

The best and honest documentary show about the UAE in RU-vid 🎉

When you said “going Commando” I got a vision of their leader in their veil thingy and nothing else walking around the sand dunes 😄

UAE is the smallest & least populated nation in BRICS .

The UAE, much like Israel thrives because it has the most powerful army in the world supporting it as opposing to destabilizing it. UAE is a vassal state, that belongs to foreign investment. But this reality will change in time. UAEs role in destroying Syria and Libya is not forgotten.

Just read today that UAE to form Emirati foreign legion which will comprise of atleast 3000 foreign soldiers to deploye them against Houthis and Al-Shabaab in Yemen and Somalia respectively. Interesting times ahead

Ive definitely been underestimating the UAE. Thank you for this video, i love your work.

Caspian Report continues to curry favour with India by showing that only 27% of the UAE population are Indian expats! In fact, 36% of uae’s population is Indian expats. For all the hype india showcases globally about its economy, strength , the fact is that millions of Indians annually leave india for anywhere in the world for a ‘better life’

Please bring back globe map from old videos along with old background music

Correction only dubai has diversified it's economy the rest of the states of the states of UAE still heavily depend on oil

Nothing but a Smart and ambtious state, the UAE is a relible alley 💙

UAE 🇦🇪 ❤ my second home ❤

May these Glass castles shatter in our lifetimes

Outstanding Reporting! Thank you!

20:49 That's the most important thing. Even we will going to see it rising more and more among others Middle Eastern countries.

Yo Shirvan do you have a playlist for the music used in these videos?

i love how the UAE embraces many quality of life changes in terms of lighting and spacial awareness of city planning and construction

This just opened my eyes! Thank you. I somehow resonated this with myself and that unlocked a few doors. Cant be more grateful for watching this when I needed to hear this right now.

You should look up what going commando means 😂

16:40 It's not Biden, that is mainlt because Israel does not willing to compromise its strategic strength. One of the reasons why the UAE wants to improve relations with Israel.

No place is perfect, but wow… Watching this video gave me hope in these dire times where it feels like the world is on fire.

Did the Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs sponsor this video?

Comparing UAE to Sparta to probably the worst comparison I could have imagined? How did you come up with that? Sparta was a minor power that became a regional military power house. UAE is no such thing. Closer to Athens or Corinth if anything.

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Ahh, 6:00am at a cold weekend morning. Perfect time to watch some Caspian report!

We are glad that UAE are one of our biggest allies 🇮🇳❤️🇦🇪 We don't use this term lightly.

Can you make a video on DR CONGO and Rwanda

By far the best country to live at several thousand kilometers radius from its borders. Can’t understand why 🇦🇪 gets so many haters. Jealousy, misinformation or religious fundamentalism are the reasons…

I love your videos, can you please do a video about Jordan??

Great job. But missed a few things and were completely wrong about others: DXB became a financial hub for the others in the region. And the expat workforce isn’t some act of love: a) there’s 0 work for many back home and b) the Emiratis are LAZY - I remember the story in The National (shocked it was published) where Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum toured offices - when he asked why some desks were unoccupied he found out the Emirates showed up late, went home early.

EimaraTes with a T not Eimarathes

17:55 The Yemen government requested the help of the Gulf countries. It wasn't a unilateral decision to intervene.

One of the best non-biased reports I’ve seen and cleared up a lot of information which is very important today. Thank you.

This was a good one, thank you

Why Are Your Videos Either Uneducated or Biased? 🤔

Very thoughtful as always,

UAE are new Medicis of the Middle East.

Fantastic content as always 👏

Excellent and insightful as always👍

Thank you this is one of the best channels I've added to my list, keep up the good 👍 work, can't get enough

Are we going to mention the conditions of those expat workers? Or just how wonderful and kind the UAE is giving them competitive wages

Always a pleasure. Professional and clear. Y'all do amazing work and you are one of my FAVORITES on youtube!

Impressive statecraft and leadership

One man's misery is another man's prosperity.

Your videos are so interesting

I love your talking style, the maps and the animations in this video.

With a region with many religious extremists led countries it makes Monarchy led governments look like a better option 😉

You make best videos man. Love you. Keep up the good work.

RU-vid ads are making the app almost unusable.

Great analysis. Thank you for sharing

The create problems throughout the middle east 😂😂😂😂

Being compared with Sparta is the last thing the UAE might want, considering the fate of Sparta. If anything a higher goal is to be the Macedon of the Gulf.

The UAE involvement in Yemen was part of a wider strategy for them to gain a foothold on the island of Socotra (think it's spelt right), they seem to have a wider plan to make it a regional hub I think as a resort.

Good job bro, keep up the good work

This looks more like a uae promo video?

I was interested to hear your take on their involvement in the Sudan war. Very weird move.

Dubai has a Law that makes it a criminal offence, to criticize the Government.No difference from Communist Eastern Europe. Which, remember, was a bad thing.

I live in the UAE and I love it.

Excellent Analysis ! Well done !

Fantastic video. This is why we watch.

That title is exactly what my head has been screaming for 10 years

As a Canadian living and working in Abu Dhabi in the Medical field , I can tell u that Abu Dhabi will be the leader in medical science in the world very soon especaily now with AI technology

7:32 btw no one ever wears the kandura with a shirt and tie, where do you get these stock images from 😂

Great video Shirvan

Comparing the UAE to ancient Sparta mighttttt be a stretch… to stand up to those standards you need a backbone first.

One of the best channel...for global scenarios.....keep it up brother ❤

Machiavelli would firstly be proud of US, then other countries maybe.

Shervan, when is the playlist dropping?

Excellent un-biased analysis - keep it up!

Interesting video with some factual inaccuracies

You are a true Azerbaijani

Who else is watching this from UAE ? 😊

Please make a video on the Assyrian genocide and Myanmar's present Geopolitics

By selling their dignity

Could you make a video on Morocco as a growing middle power ?

Do a video on Biafra.

This is a very good video that lays out the UAE situation and goals. The UAE is an amazing place.