Thomas Borer on the WEF: Why Switzerland Should Strengthen Ties with the United Arab Emirates
Dr. Thomas Borer argues that Switzerland should not let the World Economic Forum (WEF) of 2018 be dominated solely by the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump. Instead, attention should be paid to the geopolitical competition in the Middle East, where Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are vying for power. He highlights the problematic alliance between Iran and Qatar, while lauding the UAE as a model of moderate, progressive government and innovation. On that basis, he believes Switzerland should strengthen its ties with the UAE.