Economic Policy

India and UAE Deepen Ties Amid Regional Turmoil: What This Means for America

By Economics Desk | January 19, 2026

As India and the UAE forge closer economic and defense ties during a period of Middle East instability, American policymakers must consider how these shifts impact U.S. interests in regional security and global trade.

In a decisive move amid growing unrest in West Asia, India and the United Arab Emirates have solidified agreements aiming to double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032. This ambitious partnership, forged between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in New Delhi, extends beyond commerce into defense, energy, and emerging technologies. Is America Prepared for the Shifting Balance of Power? The timing is critical. With simmering tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over Yemen spilling into broader instability in Gaza, plus ongoing crises involving Iran, this alliance signals a regional realignment....

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