Drawing Boundaries: Oil, Empire, and the Making of the Emirati State

Victoria Hightower

doi:10.1080/21534764.2026.2691692

July 1, 2026Journal of Arabian Studies

Drawing Boundaries: Oil, Empire, and the Making of the Emirati State

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The study examines how oil and imperial influences shaped the boundaries of the United Arab Emirates.
Qualitative analysis of historical documents and literature on UAE boundaries.
Examination of political and economic factors influencing state formation over time.
Identifies key historical events that influenced boundary creation in the UAE.
Discusses the role of oil in changing the political landscape and fortifying state boundaries.

Implication

Exploration of boundary formation in the UAE focuses on oil and empire, suggesting historical impacts on state development.

Abstract

Niklas A. Haller’s Drawing Boundaries: Oil, Empire, and the Making of the Emirati State is a clear and interesting exploration of boundary formation in what becomes the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ...

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