Why UAE Needs India’s Support in Middle East

The UAE’s deepening alliance with India reflects a calculated geopolitical pivot to diversify its partnerships beyond traditional Western security umbrellas. As regional volatility escalates, Abu Dhabi views New Delhi as a crucial stabilizer that offers strategic autonomy and non-partisan engagement in a polarized Middle East.

India provides a reliable counterbalance to shifting power dynamics by offering robust maritime security cooperation and intelligence sharing against extremism without imposing ideological preconditions. The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership allows the UAE to reduce reliance on single-source security guarantors while leveraging India's growing naval presence to secure vital energy and trade routes.

Economically, India is central to the UAE’s post-oil vision through initiatives like the IMEC corridor which positions the Emirates as a global logistical hub connecting Asia and Europe. This relationship transcends transactional trade and evolves into a long-term pact where India acts as a pillar of resilience for Emirati sovereignty and regional ambition.