UAE-Japanese Relations 1973-1990 Historical Study

Abstract

This study examines the historical relations between the Emirates and Japan (1973-1990). Which was based on economic interests (oil) to a large extent. The historical links indicate the existence of Japanese relations with the coastal emirates, which seem to have been Japan's gateway to the Persian Gulf. It seems clear that the great competition that Japan witnessed with the British government, which controlled the political and economic decisions of the emirates of the coast.This study shows the nature of relations between the UAE and Japan. Those relations that were proceeding according to two factors: First: Oil and the need to obtain it from the Emirates, which was the largest source of oil for Japan. Secondly: taking a position of neutrality in political issues and not angering the United States of America, which has deep relations with Japan, but the year 1973 and the accompanying cutting off of oil supplies to countries supporting Israel, America and Japan was one of the countries covered by the oil embargo. Therefore, the Japanese government hastened to issue a decision rejecting the Israeli aggression against the Arabs. And the necessity of resolving differences through peaceful means and referring to Security Council Resolution No. 242, which stipulates the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all occupied Arab lands after the June 1967 war. This is a position that is calculated for Japan, but from the context of the relations between the two parties, we find that this position is to ensure the continuation of the flow of oil and the preservation of economic interests between them. both parties.