Research & Overview | meshatterbelt

Overview

Structure of the Paper

Map, Middle East

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Hypothesis 1

The status of the United Arab Emirates and especially Dubai as a gateway region in the Middle East will further continue to be of strategic importance and will rise and it is not influenced by current conflicts within the region.

Hypothesis 2

The current Shatterbelt of the Middle East has enormous potential for turning into its own geostrategic realm due to its oil and natural gas reserves and thriving gateways.

1. Introduction

1.1 Definitions

1.1.1. Geopolitics

1.1.2. Geo-economics

1.1.3. Middle East

2. General geopolitical situation in the Middle East

3. General geo-economical situation in the Middle East

3.1. Did the turmoils/conflicts affect the geo-economics?

3.2. The role of oil and natural gas in everyday life

4. UAE´s Economic Situation and Standing

4.1. Why is Dubai considered as a gateway and favored location for business?

4.2. The Emirates and Osama Bin Laden – It all started with a plane