Crises in the Gulf: When De escalation Is a Luxury Afforded by Power The recent meeting between Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been hailed as a sign of de escalation in the region.
However, this meeting is less about genuine efforts to reduce tensions than it is about maintaining the status quo.
The Gulf has long been a volatile region, with petty squabbles between regional powers masking deeper concerns over security, influence, and resources.