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What was the main purpose of the UAE using foreign aid?
What was the main purpose of the UAE using foreign aid?
- As an instrument of regional and foreign policy (correct)
- To promote oil exploration
- To invest in domestic projects
- To support military campaigns
During which period did Sheikh Zayed emphasize diplomatic mediation?
During which period did Sheikh Zayed emphasize diplomatic mediation?
- Iran-Iraq War (1980s) (correct)
- Operation Desert Storm (1991)
- US-led invasion of Iraq (2003)
- Gulf crisis caused by the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait (1990)
What was one of Sheikh Zayed's efforts to prevent the further escalation of the Iran-Iraq War?
What was one of Sheikh Zayed's efforts to prevent the further escalation of the Iran-Iraq War?
- Encouraging military escalation
- Making a forceful case at a meeting of Arab League foreign ministers (correct)
- Joining the conflict as a direct combatant
- Withdrawing diplomatic support from both countries
What event led to the Gulf crisis in 1990 that Sheikh Zayed mediated?
What event led to the Gulf crisis in 1990 that Sheikh Zayed mediated?
In which year did Sheikh Zayed engage in diplomatic mediation towards the US-led invasion of Iraq?
In which year did Sheikh Zayed engage in diplomatic mediation towards the US-led invasion of Iraq?
What did Sheikh Zayed aim to achieve by steering a neutral course during the Iran-Iraq War?
What did Sheikh Zayed aim to achieve by steering a neutral course during the Iran-Iraq War?
What role did the UAE and Oman play during attempts to prevent escalation of the Iran-Iraq War?
What role did the UAE and Oman play during attempts to prevent escalation of the Iran-Iraq War?
During which conflict was Sheikh Zayed at the forefront of attempts to keep open diplomatic channels?
During which conflict was Sheikh Zayed at the forefront of attempts to keep open diplomatic channels?
What was one component of Sheikh Zayed's approach to foreign affairs?
What was one component of Sheikh Zayed's approach to foreign affairs?
What was one key element of international engagement that Sheikh Zayed emphasized?
What was one key element of international engagement that Sheikh Zayed emphasized?
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