Joanna Ossinger
Joanna Ossinger is a managing editor and head of Asia-Pacific Digital at CNBC, based in Singapore. She oversees the regional team covering business, finance, markets, geopolitics and more.
Joanna Ossinger is a managing editor and head of Asia-Pacific Digital at CNBC, based in Singapore. She oversees the regional team covering business, finance, markets, geopolitics and more.
In February 2026, U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered a wider regional crisis, putting Gulf states under pressure. But instead of weakening the UAE’s relationship with Washington, the conflict brought the two countries closer together. This episode of CNBC Explains looks at how defense, investment, AI and financial ties are reshaping the UAE-U.S. partnership — and what that means for American influence in the Gulf.
Dan Murphy is a correspondent and anchor of Access Middle East. Based in the UAE, Dan covers global business, markets, economics, and geopolitics from the heart of the region.