The Kurdish Crisis: Geopolitics, Statelessness, and the Unfinished Conflict of the Middle East
Anusreeta Dutta The Kurdish issue has transcended the question of ethnic identity and minority rights. It has become a complicated…
UAE bids farewell to OPEC: A “Crude” necessity or a “Refined” move?
Abhishek Kumar Singh The UAE’s shift likely reflects a broader objective of maximising returns from its hydrocarbon reserves before global fossil…
Middle Powers Reshaping Global Order: UAE, Turkey, Indonesia, and India
Countries like the UAE, Turkey, and Indonesia are no longer just “ in the middle”; rather, they are…
The Silicon Siege: How the West Asian Crisis Rebuilt the Military-Industrial Complex
Parag Gilada With the inclusion of venture-backed tech giants, or the "Silicon Insurgents", the triangle has changed into a diamond.…
China’s Trade Surplus Safeguards Against the Chaos in West Asia
Anjali Singh China's GDP grew by 5% more than anticipated, demonstrating both resilience and susceptibility as the US-Israel conflict with…
Why Negotiations Fail: A Strategic Reading of the US–Iran Talks
Dr Nanda Kishor In international relations, negotiations fall apart due to the fundamental structure of the situation, where either an agreement…
Normalisation vs. Resistance: The Future of Arab-Israel Relations
Raghvendra Tripathi The UAE, Bahrain, and Israel came together to sign the "Abraham Accords," which would change the dynamics of…
Iran and the Illusion of Mediation: Pakistan’s Delusions of Grandeur
Ajith Shetty Heranje Pakistan is celebrating again. This time, it is telling the world that it played a crucial role in…
Strategic Silence, Active Diplomacy: Why India Isn’t Sitting Out the West Asia Crisis
Atri Patel The conflict not only puts their safety at jeopardy but also hurts the remittance flow that boosts India’s…
Neutrality Under Strain: India’s West Asia Dilemma in a Polarised Conflict
Dr Mohmmad Rizwan Under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, India’s strategy towards West Asia experienced a significant transformation. India transitioned from conventional…