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.
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?