UAE attempted to manipulate US politics - report
The UAE is considered a close ally to the US, with strong economic, defense and energy cooperation between the two states.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Published: NOVEMBER 13, 2022
The United Arab Emirates attempted to manipulate US politics in favor of the Gulf state's interests, according to a classified report compiled by US intelligence officials, The Washington Post reported on Saturday. The UAE is considered a close and friendly ally to the US, with the US State Department calling the country a "key partner" and lauding "strong bilateral cooperation on a full range of issues including defense, non-proliferation, trade, law enforcement" and more.
The US has sold the UAE F-35 fighter jets, Patriot batteries, Javelins and THAAD missiles, among a slew of over $29.3 billion in military equipment sales. Through both illegal and legal measures, the UAE worked to exploit vulnerabilities in the US political system, including a reliance on campaign contributions, powerful lobbying firms and lax enforcement of disclosure laws.
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The UAE is considered a close ally to the US, with strong economic, defense and energy cooperation between the two states.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Published: NOVEMBER 13, 2022
The United Arab Emirates attempted to manipulate US politics in favor of the Gulf state's interests, according to a classified report compiled by US intelligence officials, The Washington Post reported on Saturday. The UAE is considered a close and friendly ally to the US, with the US State Department calling the country a "key partner" and lauding "strong bilateral cooperation on a full range of issues including defense, non-proliferation, trade, law enforcement" and more.
The US has sold the UAE F-35 fighter jets, Patriot batteries, Javelins and THAAD missiles, among a slew of over $29.3 billion in military equipment sales. Through both illegal and legal measures, the UAE worked to exploit vulnerabilities in the US political system, including a reliance on campaign contributions, powerful lobbying firms and lax enforcement of disclosure laws.
more............ https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-722199