How the UAE thrives in a dangerous world

[@CaspianReport]

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[@SeaJay_Oceans]

Emirates Airlines 1st Class is unrivaled on planet Earth, you would have to buy your own medium jet and crew to even come close. Dubai is a beautiful city, and if you are a fan of modern construction, the city is full of gems, great food, and beautiful sights...

[@desertblade1874]

Good video, but aren't you heavily biased towards the UAE? It's hardly subjective and it shows

[@edwardsnowden8821]

please do a documentary on Myanmar

[@inferno0020]

Happy Ramadan!

[@TheOtherMwalimu]

@@desertblade1874there's certainly a lot of praise towards its government. but if "Emirati citizens account for only a fraction of the population," there is certainly a lot that was unsaid.....

[@AdastraRecordings]

"Going Commando" means something very different in western vernacular.

[@snapdragon6601]

I wonder if the other meaning of that phrase is very well known outside of the US/UK/Canada/Australia? I think the narrator of this channel is from Azerbaijan.

[@midei]

Please enlighten us.

[@campbellpaul]

@@midei "without undergarments" usually in reference to a lady in a dress or skirt

[@mycellphone4437]

​@@snapdragon6601For a channel this big, he should consider hiring an editor who speaks English as his first language. I say so as someone whose mother tongue is Spanish. That 'going commando' bit was cringe.

[@mycellphone4437]

​@@snapdragon6601But yes, he is from AZ.

[@krateproductions4872]

Great video! But you should've also talked about the Sudan civil war and how the Emirates and Saudis support opposite sides in the war which has led to problems (UAE supporting the RSF while Saudi and USA supporting the Army)

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

I though Saudi, UAE supported rsf and the US does want ever uae wants because the UAE serves US interests. But sauid isn’t as involved anymore

[@mountainace6296]

Ethiopia too! they were involved directly by supplying weapons to the government

[@vatsal2059]

​@@Bell_plejdo568pRealLifeLore has already covered that

[@talk844]

US is poking nose everywhere!

[@CraigTheBrute-yf7no]

I thought US was supporting the RSF

[@NightingaleSunset]

Not sure I would compare the UAE to Sparta. They come off more as Venetian. Just with less boats and more buildings.

[@Jon-ox7hk]

Like Sparta, they have a massive slave population.

[@rar9119]

The UAE is sparta of today’s world in fact all of their male citizens are enrolled into military service after high school and are trained and ready in case any conflict erupts.

[@havocgr1976]

@@rar9119Er so are all males in Greece, so point ain't valid.By your analogy Greece would be Sparta of today's world ;p Its probably Israel that is perfect for this analogy.

[@1zbossz]

General James Mattis of the US called them that.

[@BoxStudioExecutive]

Sparta was a pretty crappy city state whose constitution ensured it would decline into irrelevance. It's militia of citizen-soldiers wasn't even that great compared to its contemporary rivals, and in any case, it couldn't even bring the full force of its army to bear in any conflict because then their slaves would revolt. What country would want to be compared to Sparta?

[@jippee1]

Before this video even starts, I say this everytime. If you remove that dreadful music in the videos, the world won't sound like it is on the brink of collapse every 5 seconds

[@sluggle7694]

It’s suspenseful

[@solowingpixi]

That is the sound of History being made at every slide transition

[@dyggas]

Well, this music is not so dramatic

[@iloveshrek3591]

I like the music

[@xCaptxCrunchx]

*Geopolitics*

[@AduckButSpain]

The UAE is what MBS wants Saudia to become. Albeit even more successful.

[@EM-tx3ly]

Bingo Saudi Arabia’s capabilities if utilized correctly will be a serious regional power

[@John_Kennedy27]

​@@EM-tx3lyit's already a serious regional power

[@shafsteryellow]

Uae is a terrorist state

[@AduckButSpain]

@@EM-tx3ly Not that easy when your country is an Islamist reactionary theocratic dictatorship, and the Wahhabists will try to coup you.

[@EM-tx3ly]

@@John_Kennedy27 As it should be but not to it’s potential It has a lot to improve

[@TheHabsification]

It's one of the reasons why Saudi Arabia has their Vision 2030. Mohammed bin Salman understood very quickly they can no longer rely on fossil fuels, they saw how UAE is now less reliant on fossil fuels. At one point fossil fuels were pretty much 100% of the UAE's economy, now it's 30% that is massive diversification of the economy. And MBS can see they need to diversify the economy as soon as possible otherwise they will get left behind.

[@EdT.-xt6yv]

I hear the temperatures in summer are mercutian?

[@AquaticSkipper]

Its down to 17% reliance, I don't know why this video quotes figures nearly a decade old

[@hasinabegum1038]

24% now in hydrocarbons

[@Mcbignuts]

They depend on oil reserves to generate power and water for the country They have to import manpower , food and even raw materials for the "industries" they have . It's not the strongest country , but functions well as an international intermediary and financial centre ,thanks solely to their unique political culture

[@mikidias]

No kidding!!! 😑 🙄 Lol.... 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@Matti_us_Alpe]

They thrive on money laundering, helping other to avoid sanctions etc. simply regional countries need such place! Cheers from Switzerland, we used to be like this!

[@amistrophy]

Used?

[@Matti_us_Alpe]

@@amistrophyyes. There has been no banking secrecy for years now (over 10 years). If you want to hide your money now you go to Dubai, the US or the UK.

[@KGF-zf2qj]

It was Lebanon before Hezbollah took over! Interestingly it was called the Switzerland of the Middle East.

[@edwinpoopy]

fuck western money rules and sanctions. who made you god? green is green

[@rickbhattacharya2334]

Used to 😂

[@aguerrero]

Different to other of your videos, this one seems to have been quite sanitized. It seems more like an eulogy (UAE can't do any wrong, every action is justified and rational). It doesn't provide the critical view of issues as in other Caspian Report videos. Like the involvement in the Sudan crisis. Or the role in the Yemeni war. Always in sides that oppose KSA interests. I'm puzzled.

[@abdullak7023]

$$$$$$

[@Betweoxwitegan]

The quality of his videos seem to be deteriorating for whatever reason. I think partially it's just that his style has gotten boring and overly inefficient with a lack of soul, furthermore obviously every other video a channel or media created will be less valued than the last so the longer you watch a specific channel the more diminished returns you are entailing.

[@Morso8]

He’s getting that oil money 💰

[@mattllaves]

He did mention that, didn't you watch the whole video?

[@khaldrago911]

Hmmm… whats the going rate for a KZbinr’s soul?

[@FarisAl-Said]

Neutrality in regional conflicts? They were the ones that spearheaded the isolation of Qatar back in 2017, they were involved in Libya, they were involved in Yemen, they were involved in Syria. It is quite literally the opposite of being neutral

[@larsstougaard7097]

Yes true

[@KGF-zf2qj]

Unfortunately you Omanis are deviating from the GCC! You will be expelled and be like Yemen If you continue on your trajectory and your Islamist attitude.

[@realABN]

صيح صيح يالسندويكة

[@AEdy93]

Correct, they are the biggest destabilizers in the region. An egoistix autocratic dictatorship.

[@lopio1203]

That happened after both Saudi and uae officials clearly busted Qatari moves against them

[@FactStorm]

The UAE is like Singapore, it's too peaceful and economically vital for anyone to F with. The Swiss may also be a good analogy.

[@ABC-ABC1234]

Singapore actually is blessed by geography and climate, UAE on the other hand is only temporarily booming by the attraction of rich Russians and Eastern Europeans fleeing the harsh winters... Nice try though...

[@FactStorm]

@@ABC-ABC1234 That's irrelevant, besides the point. Why are you butt-hurt over nothing? This is contextual analogy..

[@ABC-ABC1234]

@@FactStorm It's absolutely not irrelevant! Geography can either BLESS you or DOOM you... "Economically vital"===> More like safe haven for sanctioned countries and wealthy individuals to escape from normal taxation. Ever visited Dubai or any part of the Gulf?! 7 months out of the year, you can't do anything because the weather is insane. I would gladly take any other region, that this stinky region where the smell of car exhausts greets you in the morning and the lack of rain turned the whole landscape a barren wasteland.

[@FactStorm]

@@ABC-ABC1234 Nobody gives a F about your irrelevant tantrum. This is an innocent informational video & you decide to talk about bizarre diversions just because you hold a grudge against one random country. Grow up..

[@GoodMorning-b2w]

peaceful?? are you sure?? they're funding the rsf in sudan and fuelling the war just to get free gold. how peaceful of them!

[@Campaigner82]

When you said “going Commando” I got a vision of their leader in their veil thingy and nothing else walking around the sand dunes 😄

[@BoxStudioExecutive]

I don't like sand. It's coarse, and rough, and irritating, and it gets everywhere. I can't go commando and feel how everything is soft and smooth.

[@IonutImbrea55]

You have the best documentaries on youtube. Keep up the good work!

[@CaspianReport]

Much appreciated!

[@Zeyede_Seyum]

@@CaspianReport fuck Azerbaijan

[@vinny7114]

​@@Zeyede_Seyumhey relax man, want some tea?

[@John_Kennedy27]

Used to

[@campbellpaul]

@@CaspianReport a comprehensive documentary series on Balkan states' leadership and interests would also be profoundly interesting🤟🙏🤞🍻

[@wazukyan7696]

UAE is the smallest & least populated nation in BRICS .

[@EdT.-xt6yv]

And hottest?

[@wazukyan7696]

@@EdT.-xt6yv yeah right but what i meant was that they don't have similar traits like other members. Others are overwhelming in some or other way .

[@dwaynekeenum1916]

@dirt-kw7cybrics owns you lol , you’re not American you’re ukranian and israeli first, then American

[@abdimalikelmi729]

@@dwaynekeenum1916 its funny how after all the major hupla of BRICS wore off after its announcement nothing has come out of the group lol

[@matt-eu-poland]

Nobody cares about that brics😂

[@tomkelly8827]

As a Canadian, who lived in our capitol, Ottawa, I can report that the most extravagant embassy in Ottawa is not the US, not the UK, not Chinese, French, Japanese, Saudi or any other large countries. It is the UAE embassy. I had to go and look up where the UAE is because I had never heard of it I was just shocked to see how ornate and beautiful this embassy was even though it was not from any of our major allies or trading partners. For such a small country, their prosperity is impressive. Well done UAE!

[@gimmetheguac]

Really? The UAE embassy in Ottawa always looked like a prison to me haha

[@DRS659]

@@gimmetheguacAre either of you guys interested in DiEM25 recently formalizing their presence in Canda?

[@User-n7d7z]

​@@gimmetheguacits majestic, beautiful....did you perhaps not see your own country induas embassy by mistake

[@Gamingonly-x3v]

Look up UAE? Seriously? Have you not seen the thing called World map? Not matter what country lol.. we need to have a basic info about the world and countries.

[@johnl.7754]

Maybe having many wealthy people living in or having property in Dubai gives it some political leverage worldwide

[@achaljoshi402]

On spot👍🏻Also, just walk into ANY small or big Mall and you'll see no empty outlet. Tens of thousands of small kiosks/shops with 1-3 employees and (sometimes) hardly any customers makes you wonder who owns these businesses. ANSWER: Black Money parking and laundering by ultra-rich from many a nations--Russian billionaires to many a shady millionaires from all over the third world.

[@campbellpaul]

@@achaljoshi402 I wouldn't rush to judgement as it could also be that those outlets and kiosks make up for their limited buyers by selling high-priced items.

[@EspeonMistress00]

HARDLY any customers? Do you even go there during the Weekends? 😂​@@achaljoshi402

[@s0ulwind]

Ive definitely been underestimating the UAE. Thank you for this video, i love your work.

[@KGF-zf2qj]

He still didn't cover the whole story! There is still many secrets hidden of the UAE foreign policy.

[@s0ulwind]

@@KGF-zf2qj I've yet to meet a country that couldn't be talked about for days on end just to cover the basics, haha.

[@KGF-zf2qj]

​@@s0ulwind Yes I agree , But he messed several crucial events. He needs another video on the UAE because it's leading a new middle east free from ideology and more peaceful, which sounds to the short sighted laughable but it's not.

[@23uncbball]

Great analysis, one thing to add would be the aspects of the UAE/Turkey rivalry. The UAE leadership got spooked by Turkey years ago, which gives impetus when UAE invests in Somaliland for Ethiopian recognition and the Turks making a deal with the Somali state in Mogadishu. Egypt and Sudan will be key there, especially how Sudan is in Flux as is most of the Red Sea.

[@Critt_Ari]

More like qatar/uae rivalry

[@tomeemerson]

With this recent US apparent pivot to Turkey in lieu of middle east, I believe this point needs some Caspian Report focus.

[@KGF-zf2qj]

@@Critt_Ari Qatar, Turkey, Iran, Muslim Brotherhood, US Democrats VS UAE, Saudi, Egypt, Israel, US Republicans

[@Critt_Ari]

@@KGF-zf2qj no fucking way Iran would be supported by any american politician

[@KGF-zf2qj]

​@@Critt_Ari You have to think twice about that! Obama paved the way for Iranian militias to seize control of four Arab capitals after the US supported the disastrous Arab Spring. Then, he withdrew sanctions imposed on Iran, enabling them to sponsor their militias. Trump pursued the opposite approach, but now Biden is continuing the Democrats' policy by unfreezing billions of Iran's foreign assets. This represents the unholy alliance between Democrats and radical political Islam, to destabilize the Middle East. It Goes back to Carter and the CIA enabling the Islamic revolution in Iran!

[@mouradmhm3244]

MBZ is Machiavellian to the core. I do believe he's one of the greatest players in the world right now.

[@JoeRogansForehead]

Want to know how to be a great world leader ? Actually care about your country and people and you will do whatever is necessary to make sure it survives forever.

[@HelloImAbdullah]

@@JoeRogansForeheadthat’s exactly what MBZ is doing

[@JoeRogansForehead]

@@HelloImAbdullah that’s why I said it ..

[@BarrieHarmsworth]

Just mention the muslim brotherhood and see what happens.

[@muichirotokitotokito6819]

Do u mean mbs ?

[@vatsal2059]

Just read today that UAE to form Emirati foreign legion which will comprise of atleast 3000 foreign soldiers to deploye them against Houthis and Al-Shabaab in Yemen and Somalia respectively. Interesting times ahead

[@jezusbloodie]

Wasn't there a rumored UAE military base on that Yemeni island off the Somali pointy end of the Horn of Africa? Maybe that's something the southern Yemeni government granted the UAE to get them on their side. With the creation of the UAE foreign legion to fight the Houthis, this base might see some action soon. A solid approach foe their demographics, to rely on mercenaries. The UAE might come to parallel Carthage in ways more so than Sparta. Interesting times ahead indeed

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

The UAE funds alshabba and they work on making sure to keep both of those countries destbalized how they can loot it. The population of both of those countries hate the UAE. What article is taht because that uae propgrnda

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

@@jezusbloodie no there illegal occupying that Island and the don’t want to help those countries but loot it

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

@@jezusbloodiethe uae has been building mercenaries to fight the houthies but has failed

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

@@jezusbloodiey do u think, it’s intresting

[@khaledahmed5754]

The best and honest documentary show about the UAE in KZbin 🎉

[@AWB777]

The UAE, much like Israel thrives because it has the most powerful army in the world supporting it as opposing to destabilizing it. UAE is a vassal state, that belongs to foreign investment. But this reality will change in time. UAEs role in destroying Syria and Libya is not forgotten.

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

Also Somalia, Libya, and Sudan and many more countries. Is it a vassal state of captial or the US?

[@AWB777]

@@Bell_plejdo568p I agree capital which owns the USA

[@jyy9624]

They thrive because of free trade and orthodox economic policies, and this wealth is guarded by its defenders.

[@AWB777]

@@jyy9624 if you are a proponent of free trade, why is Tik Tok being targeted and X and KZbin permitted to censor. How free is that. It's only free when you determine it to be free is it? You are living in a time warp. There's a full on assault coming against the perverted "free" system of the West.

[@tiusernamenabalw]

They thrive because of excellent leadership. Period. All the other countries you mention have nothing of this sort.

[@edoardo7311]

Lived in the UAE for almost 8 years, this is the most comprehensive content I watched about this incredible country

[@BenM7md]

you are always welcome in your second home pal stay blessed.

[@hariranormal5584]

I still do. A lot of people misunderstand and don't understand the whole history. It may not be perfect but they have worked for their selves and GIVEN HOW YOUNG this country is it's just so awesome they can get all that development within such a small time.

[@Ridgelinehunter007]

Caspian & Coffee ☕️ 👍🏾

[@Jay_831]

Anyway heres a brownies recipe Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 large eggs 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended) Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the butter: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add sugar: Stir in the granulated sugar until just combined. Transfer to a mixing bowl: Remove from heat and pour the mixture into a heat-proof mixing bowl. Add eggs: Stir in the eggs, one at a time. Incorporate dry ingredients: Stir in the cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract until well combined. Fold in flour: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour until no streaks remain. Add chocolate chips: If using, fold in the chocolate chips. Spread the batter: Spread the brownie batter into a parchment-lined 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake: Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). Cool and cut: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan, then cut into squares. Tips: For extra fudginess, slightly underbake the brownies. You can add nuts (such as walnuts or pecans) if you like. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

[@Futuristicmapping]

Wow how useful!

[@Muddrelks]

So RaNdOm 🤪 you're only 20 years late with this humour

[@yayayayya4731]

😑😐

[@soundscape26]

Thanks!

[@benjaminnguyen554]

i love how the UAE embraces many quality of life changes in terms of lighting and spacial awareness of city planning and construction

[@larsstougaard7097]

Is this UAE AI ?? There is plenty of bad city planning there, they could have build much more friendly with public transport and people who like to walk or use bike. Its like based on car transport

[@HelloImAbdullah]

@@larsstougaard7097 walk? Under 50C??

[@MTHSLH482]

@@HelloImAbdullah how do you think people got around before the oil money came in 💀💀

[@larsstougaard7097]

@HelloImAbdullah you can build incredible cities that take care of every condition of movement, shade and green. Its just lack of imagination to build skyscraper after skyscraper and a highway going through. It would be more eco-friendly and save lot of gas if there were systems for natural movement. Ancient times had great cities using natural ways of cooling and shade.

[@HelloImAbdullah]

@@larsstougaard7097 its costly and not effective irl

[@PradhanmantriBruhh]

We are glad that UAE are one of our biggest allies 🇮🇳❤️🇦🇪 We don't use this term lightly.

[@pauloakwood9208]

Of course it helped that for over 100 years before the discovery of oil in the region, Dubai was a trade hub with a well established free market economy.

[@mark_egzafier]

was and its still

[@alioshax7797]

A very small trade hub, to be entirely fair. Dealing in pearls (aside from local consumption goods), mostly, until Japanese competition crushed the local pearl industry. Dubai in the 1820 wasn't even the largest settlement in the coast. Ras al-Khaima was the center of power at the time. The trade hub of the Indian Ocean in the 1800s were Aden and Bombay. Bassora as well, to some extent. Dubaï was just a halt on the way. As to describe pre-industrial arabia a s a "free market", It is a considerable anachronism, and one quite far away from the actual historical situation.

[@marvinhadley2084]

I am an American that has lived in the UAE for over 13 years. In my opinion, the UAE has some of the greatest leaders in today's world and leadership makes a difference. It is very safe and secure here and very hot. Thank God cooler temperatures are on the horizon.

[@WhoCares..808]

He is probably one of the most impartial, intelligent and honest macro analysts! Well done!👍

[@KarlRock]

Really interesting analysis. Thanks for the video!😊

[@darshitthakar4038]

I guess you and I watch the same type of videos Caspian Report, the print, wartime stories and so on...😉

[@ZvenoBlox]

You watch CR too?

[@mahmedakan]

Guys he has to watch Caspian Report in order to find out if he can stay in India or not LOL

[@ZvenoBlox]

@@mahmedakan indua is much more safer than pakistan

[@omarsait2050]

Really what about the rape incident that happened?

[@aseefi]

Ahh, 6:00am at a cold weekend morning. Perfect time to watch some Caspian report!

[@neomatrix9655]

Location?

[@EdT.-xt6yv]

Alaska?

[@JELazarus]

​@@neomatrix9655 East coast U.S.

[@sherkhead9638]

I’m looking at a 75 degree day lol

[@aseefi]

New England

[@hashooealsuliam2588]

I live in the UAE and I love it.

[@247SecurityYT]

20:49 That's the most important thing. Even we will going to see it rising more and more among others Middle Eastern countries.

[@shazzadhasan3970]

normalizing relation with a terrorist organization is the worst thing that they can do. unfortunately, they will do it to keep uncle sam happy.

[@Wilhelmofdeseret]

Comparing UAE to Sparta to probably the worst comparison I could have imagined? How did you come up with that? Sparta was a minor power that became a regional military power house. UAE is no such thing. Closer to Athens or Corinth if anything.

[@AA-cj7jo]

Their role in Yemen, Libya and Sudan proves otherwise.

[@Wilhelmofdeseret]

@@AA-cj7jo simply sending soldiers does not make someone “Sparta” lmao. Calm down spaz. Calling them Athens is enough. Your ignorance in history is showing.

[@ForageGardener]

Athens was a democracy 😂 and a colonial power. Sparta was a regional millitary hegemon with an anomalous monarchy system

[@Wilhelmofdeseret]

@@ForageGardener and you think UAE is a regional military hegemon? Definitely not lol.

[@Wilhelmofdeseret]

@@AA-cj7jo simply deploying troops to a foreign conflict does not make someone the “new Sparta” lol. If that was the case we can give almost anyone that title throughout history.

[@pranavingale6850]

Please bring back globe map from old videos along with old background music

[@candy_0000]

the most resilient country !♥

[@Miguel-fo9cd]

We should not ignore the misstreatment of migrant workers in the country and down right human trafficking considering the many cases in which passports were confiscated upon arrival. They make empty promises of good salary to later relocate then to guettos.

[@crimsonfox8496]

Your source being? I have tons of family living there and that is not an issue. If they were actually doing that then the governments of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, etc. would all stop their citizens from going there like how the Indonesian government did so when Indonesians were going missing in Saudi

[@General_Lee_Oliver]

This does unfortunately happen with some foreign companies that post shop here, but the instances decreased alot. Still, it should be a good priority to eliminate these companies from the UAE real estate market.

[@WestCoastAce27]

@@crimsonfox8496 he’s using old info - that used to be widespread - 15 yrs ago. He also forgets to mention there’s NO WORK back home - while tough work and low pay the construction work gives them some opportunity to make money (foreign remittances is a huge industry in DXB) and learn skills.

[@EspeonMistress00]

​@@WestCoastAce27Exactky and if you still think UAE and India is shit as an Indian you can take the experience in UAE and catapult yourself to Europe. Can't do that sitting in India.

[@liamsan7857]

Modern slavery

[@AduckButSpain]

16:40 It's not Biden, that is mainlt because Israel does not willing to compromise its strategic strength. One of the reasons why the UAE wants to improve relations with Israel.

[@WestCoastAce27]

No. It most certainly was Biden. Trump’s son in law worked out the Abraham’s Accord; Trump’s team worked the F-35 sale - Biden blew both up. And not over China concerns - petty jealousy.

[@BlaatSchaap85]

You should look up what going commando means 😂

[@PrashanthB-bi7lc]

How do you know they are all not going commando under those kanduras and abayas?

[@sankss1684]

Most of the time. I'm always in commando mode. Don't want to deal with Tight underwears😅

[@liju3651]

UAE 🇦🇪 ❤ my second home ❤

[@JoeCole_social]

No place is perfect, but wow… Watching this video gave me hope in these dire times where it feels like the world is on fire.

[@MaryRodgers-l7h]

Outstanding Reporting! Thank you!

[@theawesomeman9821]

One man's misery is another man's prosperity.

[@ignaciohernandez177]

Thank you this is one of the best channels I've added to my list, keep up the good 👍 work, can't get enough

[@southarabia0]

Nothing but a Smart and ambtious state, the UAE is a relible alley 💙

[@luqmanosman4508]

Good luck to you guys in South Yemen. 👍

[@HelloImAbdullah]

@@luqmanosman4508thank you

[@mohamedzayed4806]

❤🇦🇪

[@torpidfella293]

This just opened my eyes! Thank you. I somehow resonated this with myself and that unlocked a few doors. Cant be more grateful for watching this when I needed to hear this right now.

[@Magdyy]

What did you get

[@shahriyarahmad4770]

Correction only dubai has diversified it's economy the rest of the states of the states of UAE still heavily depend on oil

[@idk-cx9tk]

That’s not correct

[@tiusernamenabalw]

By far the best country to live at several thousand kilometers radius from its borders. Can’t understand why 🇦🇪 gets so many haters. Jealousy, misinformation or religious fundamentalism are the reasons…

[@shafsteryellow]

Because they're terrorist

Zero regard to human rights, money laundering, harbouring international criminals. Nah must be jealousy.

[@shafsteryellow]

@ and supporting terrorism

[@Siik..9]

Where not jealous ☺️.

[@stefanodadamo6809]

KZbin ads are making the app almost unusable.

[@kissloveoddski_ghoul]

You know that we don't have any ads on KZbin in Russia? 😂😂 They sanctioned us by blocking ads 😂😂. So turn on your vpn on Russia.

[@ateequrrahman6580]

I love your talking style, the maps and the animations in this video.

[@MrMman30]

As an Emarati, I can tell you that the comparison to Sparta is quite laughable. Spartans gained power through military might and conquest based on a militaristic, highly disciplined society that doesn't tolerate weakness, luxury, or diversity. We are so submerged in luxury, opposed to traditional way of life (unless it is superficial in which case we love our Abayas, Shilas, Gutra, Igal, Kandora, Bisht, Lukaimat, Khameer, Betheethah, Karak,..,etc), impressed with everything foreign and are very, very WEAK (in all ways that count). We represent 10% of our country's population. Our scientific and academic development is terrible for what we have. We have no freedom of speech or expression. Conflict wise we have not entered a war since our state was created and those skirmishes we had were always to our detriment (our attempts to regain our islands from Iran and war on the Houthees is an example). And our economy is still overly dependent on Oil as central source of income decades after our founders passed away. If anything, the only resemblance we have with the Spartans is that we try to hit above our weight but rely on a finite resource to do so. This hitting is done indirectly via proxy war and militias. Otherwise we have nothing to compare us to Sparta, Spartans, Greeks, Persians, Arabs or Europeans...we are just a product of our times.😢

[@luqmanosman4508]

You are not an emarati

[@MrMman30]

@@luqmanosman4508 إن شاء الله يا "لقمان".

[@luqmanosman4508]

@@MrMman30 إخونجي واضح. صفر ولاء للوطن كالعادة.

[@MrMman30]

@@luqmanosman4508 هو كل من ما يعيبك كلامه إخونجي يا لقمان!😁 خير. صبر جميل. مثل ما يقول الأولين اللي في الجدر يظهره الملاس.

[@luqmanosman4508]

@@MrMman30 إذا كنت تريد أن تكون وقودًا لنار الشيعة والجماعات الضالة الأخرى، فاترك الخليج واختر البلدان الأخرى من محيطها البائس.

[@alec69xd]

Did the Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs sponsor this video?

[@shafsteryellow]

😂😂 exactly

[@jdvizcainoarmand]

Yep. Stinks of propaganda.

[@hasinabegum1038]

This video is 100% Facts

[@lopio1203]

Just because your ignorant doesn’t mean it’s incorrect bro

[@user-fd9vb8zb4d]

And who paid u? See its just as senseless to say

[@xixi1x34]

UAE are new Medicis of the Middle East.

[@BoboSLO1]

Russia+France+Germany = 300.000.000 people

[@EamonCoyle]

The UAE involvement in Yemen was part of a wider strategy for them to gain a foothold on the island of Socotra (think it's spelt right), they seem to have a wider plan to make it a regional hub I think as a resort.

[@sadafhusain2059]

Socotra has unique ecosystem and vegetation only native to this island. UAE as it does plans to turn the whole thing into a resort. Plus its position makes it a good strategic naval base. For now they already have a base there and de-facto owns the state. They even bought the people's loyalty by throwing cash. After that they pulled out of Yemen mainland. Truly the end justify the means for the Emiratis.

[@EamonCoyle]

@@sadafhusain2059 I hadn't realised they had got such a hold on it. I will admit the depth of my knowledge comes from a single documentary on KZbin a while back. Sadly, being in N.Ireland we don't hear much from the region and I suspect that is partly designed by UAE. Thank you for adding to my knowledge and updating me !!

[@sadafhusain2059]

@@EamonCoyle Its ok. I see N.Ireland pop up in my feed every now and then but dont know much. Being someone who's homeland was a former british colony we here respect and wish well to the Irishmen and their history.

[@Morso8]

I think the socotrans prefer UAE more than Yemen that neglected them for years, for example they didn’t have water and electricity infrastructure not to mention other basic needs, internet, hospitals etc. So their take over of Socotra is wholly justified

[@EamonCoyle]

@@Morso8 The average person in Yemen didn't have electricity or water for most of that period. Where are you from ? Just so I can keep an eye out for a drought or disaster and plot a takeover lol

[@mr.feelings5890]

One of the best non-biased reports I’ve seen and cleared up a lot of information which is very important today. Thank you.

[@billhanna2148]

This video is nothing short of propaganda, the truth is far from what is shown here.

[@fearfactar]

Your videos are so interesting

[@malkomalkavian]

This was a good one, thank you

[@omarfailsay10]

I love your videos, can you please do a video about Jordan??

[@tommybahammy]

Fantastic content as always 👏

[@786Plotinus]

You are a true Azerbaijani

[@hasinabegum1038]

Is he?

[@786Plotinus]

@@hasinabegum1038 can't you tell. Pro israel. Anti islam

[@786Plotinus]

​@@hasinabegum1038Can't you tell? Pro israel, anti islam

[@786Plotinus]

@@hasinabegum1038 didn't you hear the comment about Israeli normalization being an "oasis". He's very pro isreal

[@KGF-zf2qj]

@@786Plotinus He is right. Normalization is the only solution. All the Middle East wars and suffering are tied to the Israel Palestine issue.

[@jasonstormsong4940]

Being compared with Sparta is the last thing the UAE might want, considering the fate of Sparta. If anything a higher goal is to be the Macedon of the Gulf.

[@danielthomas5401]

Watching from 🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

Greetings hope to visit someday.

[@johnl.7754]

With a region with many religious extremists led countries it makes Monarchy led governments look like a better option 😉

[@hasinabegum1038]

Most UAE citizens are Highly educated and Tolarent

[@AdibMurshed52]

UAE is a disgusting abomination, among Muslim-majority countries, that has been produced by the British-led Western colonialism

[@KGF-zf2qj]

I understand what you are implying, but you have to keep in mind that the US and Israel enabled political Islam look back at the Iranian Islamic revolution and the Muslim Brotherhood!

[@hasinabegum1038]

@@RedOne-ib1meAzerbaijan,Kazakhstan,Albania and Turkey to Most extent practice secular 'Islam' or no Islam at all

[@peace7311]

You make best videos man. Love you. Keep up the good work.

[@kenji3979]

Can you make a video on DR CONGO and Rwanda

[@1650th]

he made Rwanda already

[@VxV631]

Always a pleasure. Professional and clear. Y'all do amazing work and you are one of my FAVORITES on youtube!

[@chandubai]

Who else is watching this from UAE ? 😊

[@hishamalaker491]

me.

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

Yea what he’s saying about the UAE shows u there hated

[@chandubai]

@Bell_plejdo568p r u ok ? Howcome you judging 😒

[@omaralkayal7598]

Me

[@AnonymousStacker]

You better say UAE is tolerant or else you will be jailed because that's how tolerant UAE is. Agree?

[@wassum100]

Very thoughtful as always,

[@saifawadh]

That title is exactly what my head has been screaming for 10 years

[@OngoGablogian185]

That makes absolutely zero sense.

[@Victor-ns6pj]

Alliance with USA is disaster for its allies. Just look at Ukraine case. "To be an enemy of America can be dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal.” In the new multipolar world UAE can align with multiple powers, including China, India, Russia… and one thing UAE rulers have - is wisdom and touch with reality. That makes UAE so successful and prosperous.

[@doujinflip]

Yet the UAE and other "neutral" countries like Qatar and Singapore host substantial American military presence, and are all doing quite well.

[@mixn44]

Dubai has a Law that makes it a criminal offence, to criticize the Government.No difference from Communist Eastern Europe. Which, remember, was a bad thing.

[@WestCoastAce27]

Same in Singapore. Your point is? Look at the stupid protests in the EU, Canada and US now - completely useless and actually counterproductive.

[@thegoodpimps]

@@WestCoastAce27Protests change politics, politicians ignore them at their peril.

[@EspeonMistress00]

Ok and now woman lost abortion rights in the US your point?

[@Themain1ofall]

As a Canadian living and working in Abu Dhabi in the Medical field , I can tell u that Abu Dhabi will be the leader in medical science in the world very soon especaily now with AI technology

[@Quantum-1157]

Caspian Report continues to curry favour with India by showing that only 27% of the UAE population are Indian expats! In fact, 36% of uae’s population is Indian expats. For all the hype india showcases globally about its economy, strength , the fact is that millions of Indians annually leave india for anywhere in the world for a ‘better life’

[@PradhanmantriBruhh]

I consider that as a win. We have way too many people for jobs to be provided to everyone. It's common sense. Plus UAE is our biggest ally. Almost brothers if you ask me.

[@Quantum-1157]

@@PradhanmantriBruhh 🤣😂🤣 typical Indian trickery: Indians vote for anti-Islamic Hindu nationalistic regimes then those who make it to uae say we are brothers with uae , those who make it to uk or USA say we are with the west while india sides with Russia on every international issue 🤣😂 . India’s days of claiming everyone loves India are well over.

[@Quantum-1157]

@@PradhanmantriBruhh 🤣😂 really? I think India’s days of claiming that everyone loves India are well over. Those Indians who make it to UAE smother the area making claims like yours meanwhile Israel and India lock arms and India exclaims that India is Israel’s biggest ally in Asia 🤣😂 similarly those Indians who make it to USA claim india is with USA whereas in India the Indian govt proudly sides with Russia on almost every international matter. Like I said, the world knows what india is about. It’s just that Indians have fallen victim to their own media bias.

[@cyrusthegreat4784]

Impressive statecraft and leadership

[@ayushbajpai769]

One of the best channel...for global scenarios.....keep it up brother ❤

[@thegunner971]

I tell you the UAE is playing with fire. 🔥

[@rar9119]

The UAE is the smartest country in the world

[@yash2614]

Machiavelli would firstly be proud of US, then other countries maybe.

[@RobertPahlavi-ko4gj]

Learn to make no enemies!

[@tonyochieng1881]

Excellent and insightful as always👍

[@nozrep]

off topic: been watching off and on for several years and I’ll tell you what Mr. Shirvan’s English accent had just gotten better and better! Haha, actually he has always had great English. Just his accent that is, seems to be getting more and more Americanized. 😅 Anyways, keep up the fantastic work I greatly appreciate it.

[@_12346.]

Yo Shirvan do you have a playlist for the music used in these videos?

[@AbdullaHernandez]

Yes CIA propaganda playlist.

[@usa_bruce4295]

​@@AbdullaHernandez ayo you got that Go ahead and share it

[@Cybernaut551]

Yet again another masterpiece. I am well informed.

[@jmdoza3938]

Fine diners still put salt and pepper on their customer's table. A reason for customer's preference in taste.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Spicy comment

[@ryanmoore5399]

Good job bro, keep up the good work

[@MrMcfire2]

Excellent un-biased analysis - keep it up!

[@thieph]

What do you mean un-bias?

[@martinmeijburg9112]

I don't think I fully agree with the statement "Politics, after all, has no relation to morals." Yes, there are mechanisms that help to approach a situation rationally, but there is a contradiction to be found in Shirvan's narrative. For example, one could argue that Arab solidarity with Palestine is not in the interest of Saudi Arabia. And if politics were amoral, why would there be Millennium Development Goals in the UN, like eradication of extreme poverty.

[@abdullak7023]

This video had no constructive criticism or analysis. It’s a propaganda mouth piece.

[@PGerardf]

Fantastic video. This is why we watch.

[@francoishijazi9468]

Excellent Analysis ! Well done !

[@j.obrien4990]

Shirvan usually nails the correct pronunciation so I was in shock when he said paella

[@oleyullah]

"Going commando" is not a military term but an expression describing wearing a skirt without pants by a woman, usually when riding a horse.

[@archmage_of_the_aether]

that's the joke.

[@larsstougaard7097]

“Going commando” is a way of saying that you're not wearing any underwear. The term refers to elite soldiers trained to be ready to fight at a moment's notice. So when you're not wearing any underwear, you're, well, ready to go at any moment - without pesky undies in the way.

[@TheXV22]

He is a dumb kid who is acting like an expert using big words. It's youtube, so he just needs good visuals and entertaining content. He talks about the whole thing like it's a game, completely glossing over the unbelievable human suffering resulting from e.g. Gaza situation.

[@AlanCzajkowski]

"going commando" has a different meaning than how it's used in this video 😅

[@HistoryOfRevolutions]

By selling their dignity

[@MM-tw3mw]

Great video Shirvan

[@PLuMUK54]

I'm assuming that, even though it is supposed to say so, the video is sponsored by the UAE government. Not a single criticism and where it was not possible to avoid mentioning some topics, an amazing glossing over of the facts. Truly, the UAE is Utopian...or at least that's what the video wants us to think.

[@Ten.ofcups]

I know right especially a lot of KZbinrs have been critical of the UAE. To be honest I went to Dubai last summer and I wish I didn’t. It was so Soulless and the buildings were closing in on me from every direction

[@EspeonMistress00]

​@@Ten.ofcupsI think I love the buildings but hey I have taste in architecture 😂

[@iabdallah]

I was interested to hear your take on their involvement in the Sudan war. Very weird move.

[@Jeremynano]

The create problems throughout the middle east 😂😂😂😂

[@ايهمالعبيدي-ك4ل]

That shows that the are strong 😂

[@Jeremynano]

Ok Israeli ​@@ايهمالعبيدي-ك4ل

[@Sunopeek]

17:55 The Yemen government requested the help of the Gulf countries. It wasn't a unilateral decision to intervene.

[@ph11p3540]

Iran is showing increasing signs of belligerence and aggression. They have been investing heavily more into missiles, drones and drone go fast boats. They have done limited attacks on foreign ships with their Republican Guard Navy but I think they are getting ready for a full scale Strait of Hormuz blockade. They are already supplying a lot of gear to the Houthis in Yemen and it's having a devastating effect on global shipping. The results of this is emboldening Iran to make their next move.