BMI Research: UAE Defence & Security Report: Political Overview.

The article provides an overview of the political condition in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as of second quarter of 2012. The foreign policy of the UAE is expected to become increasingly assertive in 2012 as the country tries to compete with Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The UAE's willingness to use its military resources to help support regional stability is said to be one of the most notable developments since the start of 2011. A long-term political outlook is also offered.