David P. Goldman, aka “Spengler,” writes at Law & Liberty about the rapprochement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. Ironically, he notes both President Trump and would-be president Biden deserve credit for this event.
How so? Trump because he fostered the deal; Biden because both Israel and the UAE feared Biden would reinstitute Obama’s pro-Iran policies, if elected.
Although Goldman never explicitly mentions the trope, it is the region’s ancient story, namely “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Israel and the UAE both fear Iran more than they dislike each other. The result - a small hopeful sign in a region normally devoid of such positive developments.
