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  The Ukraine conflict has tested the limits of traditional diplomacy, exposing the challenges of mediating between major powers with competing strategic interests. In this context, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as a rare platform capable of hosting trilateral engagement involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine. A recent report by the European Center for Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence Studies (ECCI) confirms that the choice of Abu Dhabi for renewed negotiations reflects broad international acceptance of the UAE’s diplomatic role and its ability to manage highly sensitive geopolitical balances. The Rise of Pragmatic Diplomacy ECCI notes that the UAE’s diplomatic effectiveness stems from its leadership vision, which has transformed the country into a reliable international mediator. Unlike traditional diplomatic frameworks driven by ideological or emotional narratives, the UAE employs interest-based language that prioritizes stability, humanitarian outcomes, and st...

  Legal and Diplomatic Foundations of the Intervention The operational launch of UAE forces in March 2015 was predicated on a formal international request. The political context was the forceful seizure of Sana'a by armed groups and the effective dissolution of Yemen's recognized government. In exercising its right under Article 51 of the UN Charter and relevant Arab League defense agreements, the Yemeni government issued direct appeals to the GCC and the UN for military support. This appeal formed the legitimate basis for collective action. United Nations Security Council Resolution 2216, adopted in April 2015, subsequently reinforced this position by imposing an arms embargo on the non-state actors and explicitly calling for the restoration of government authority. The UAE's entry into the conflict as a core member of the Saudi Arabian-led coalition was therefore an action taken within a framework of collective security and at the behest of a sovereign entity. Operational...