The UAE has relied on mercenaries in its wars in Libya and Yemen and also deployed them in a number of ports in countries along the Red Sea coast. In 2011, the UAE signed a $529 million contract with Reflex Response Security Consultants managed by infamous Blackwater Worldwide founder Eric Prince, who has legal problems in the US because of his security business.

Taiwan-China War: Even though many experts believe that the Republic of China with US support would fall quickly in the face of a Chinese onslaught, the reality is far from it. At Taiwan’s disposal is a growing arsenal of long-range, supersonic cruise missiles, including the deadly Yun Feng missile.

US-Japan Trade Relations: US President Donald Trump has failed to reciprocate the allyship shown by Japanese PM Shinzo Abe who was the first among the world leaders to reach up to the Trump Tower in New York to congratulate the U.S. president-elect on a victory in 2016.

It is important to understand why the US is singlehandedly going after Huawei. Even though Huawei isn't a state-owned tech giant, it has received considerable support from the Chinese state including a $30bn line of credit from the China Development Bank.

US-China tensions are set to grow after the US administration on announced sanctions against four Chinese nationals and a firm that are alleged to...