As regional tensions escalate and an agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin remains elusive, the UAE is intensifying its proactive regional diplomacy.
With the Iranian nuclear file at the center of growing concern, Abu Dhabi is pursuing a comprehensive strategy to maintain influence, manage escalation, and reinforce its role as a regional stabilizer.
The following note offers a detailed overview of:
- The UAE’s strategic posture to sustain active regional and international engagement amid mounting threats
- MBZ’s hands-on leadership in monitoring developments and guiding national security priorities
- The roles of UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed and his brother Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah in leading mediation efforts
- Behind-the-scenes initiatives to prevent a U.S.-Iran or Israel-Iran military escalation
The note also outlines how Emirati policymakers view the current moment as both a challenge and opportunity to reinforce the UAE’s position as a regional mediator.
