Jeffrey Sachs Interview | "Dubai Could Be Blown Up If UAE Enters War," Warns Top US Economist

Top US economist Jeffrey Sachs has sounded caution on the United Arab Emirates against joining the war, highlighting the immediate danger to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which are designed as tourist destinations rather than fortified military zones. Speaking to ANI, Sachs argued that the UAE has gotten itself into an "absurd mess" and continues to "double down" on its mistakes with its alignment with the US and Israel. "Basically, Dubai and Abu Dhabi could be blown up if the UAE gets into the war. These are resort areas. These are tourist destinations. These are not fortified missile defence areas. These are places where rich people are going to party and put their money. And to enter a war zone is to defeat the entire purpose of a place like Dubai. The Emirates got itself into an absurd mess with its eyes open. And it keeps doubling down, by the way," he said