1. SWOT Analysis.
- Subjects
UNITED Arab Emirates politics & government, 1971- ,NATIONAL security ,DEFENSE industries ,DEMOCRACY - Abstract
The article analyzes the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for United Arab Emirates' political and economic status, national security and defense industry. Politically speaking, the state is said to be comparatively stable, regardless of the lack of democracy. However, its lack of democracy poses long-term risks given trends towards greater popular participation elsewhere in the region. Meanwhile, strong forecast for economic growth underpinned by a generous defense budget allows for extensive spending on maintaining security.
- Published
- 2007