Letters to The Editor — May 1, 2026

The UAE’s move

The United Arab Emirates’ shift away from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries should be seen less as a rupture and more as a recalibration of energy sovereignty within an increasingly fragmented geopolitical order. While the broader backdrop includes tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, the immediate driver lies in the UAE’s effort to align its expanding production capacity with strategic autonomy. Energy is no longer insulated from security alignments; it now reflects shifting partnerships, contested regional influence, and the desire for fiscal flexibility in an uncertain global economy.