The United Arab Emirates(UAE)and the Republic of Korea(ROK)’s diplomatic relations date back to 18 June 1980.While the ROKUAE relations were initially centered on the energy and construction sectors in the 1970s and ...The United Arab Emirates(UAE)and the Republic of Korea(ROK)’s diplomatic relations date back to 18 June 1980.While the ROKUAE relations were initially centered on the energy and construction sectors in the 1970s and 1980s,the ROK’s engagement with the UAE has been broadened in scope since the mid-2000s to encompass security and defense,food security,innovation and cultural exchanges.By analyzing the diplomatic history of the ROK-UAE bilateral relations,this essay examines the historical evolution of the ROK’s emergence as a middle-power state in the Middle East and discusses the ramifications for the nexus between domestic politics and foreign policy.展开更多
文摘The United Arab Emirates(UAE)and the Republic of Korea(ROK)’s diplomatic relations date back to 18 June 1980.While the ROKUAE relations were initially centered on the energy and construction sectors in the 1970s and 1980s,the ROK’s engagement with the UAE has been broadened in scope since the mid-2000s to encompass security and defense,food security,innovation and cultural exchanges.By analyzing the diplomatic history of the ROK-UAE bilateral relations,this essay examines the historical evolution of the ROK’s emergence as a middle-power state in the Middle East and discusses the ramifications for the nexus between domestic politics and foreign policy.
