India-UAE ties a 'strategic disappointment' for Pakistan?

Published May 19, 2026 Updated May 19, 2026 05:30pm

During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi last week, India and the UAE agreed on a framework for a strategic defence partnership, while also signing agreements on strategic petroleum reserves and LPG supplies.

What does this mean for Pakistan? Michael Kugelman breaks it down