[SunStar]

I agree with the UAE. Did we all think it was risk free for them to allow American warships to pay visits there? They could have just said no...I think they have a right to be indignant.

They have us there, just as with Qatar and Bahrain, because they want our protection from larger Arab countries. This won't change.

They are raising a large stink for Arab consumption.

[rlmorel]

They have us there, just as with Qatar and Bahrain, because they want our protection from larger Arab countries. This won't change.

True enough. But if we won't offer them support...what do they get out of helping us, besides grief from those same countries? From what I have heard, the UAE is not Saudi Arabia, Egypt or Syria. I have heard they have treated our military personnel fairly well over there, although I also hear they are somewhat isolated as well. Any military personnel with personal experience wish to comment?