The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for U.S. Policy

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Abstract:

The United Arab Emirates open economy and society have won praise, but lax enforcement of some laws is causing U.S. concern over proliferation of advanced technology to Iran terrorist transiting and human trafficking, particularly in the emirate of Dubai. The UAE undertook its first major electoral process in December 2006, although with a small, hand-picked electorate and for a body with limited powers. This report will be updated. .

Author(s):
Katzman, Kenneth
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress
Pagination:
0007

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-RS21852
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Counter WMD
Descriptor(s):
*POLICIES, *POLITICAL SCIENCE, *UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, *ECONOMICS, LEADERSHIP, INTERNATIONAL POLITICS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DOMESTIC, DECISION MAKING, LEGISLATION, IRAN, FEDERAL LAW, DEATH
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Government and Political Science
Report Date:
2008 Jul 31
Creation Date:
2008 Sep 17