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…
ASEAN’s Tightrope Walk: Balancing Neutrality Amid West Asia’s Escalating War
Faareha Usmani For ASEAN, the primary concern remains the protection of civilians during times of conflict, and the bloc’s broader…
The Mosaic Doctrine: Why Iran Cannot Be Overpowered by Conventional Warfare
Piyush Anand The Mosaic Doctrine prioritises survivability and continuity over centralised control, an approach that is particularly effective in protracted…
Iran’s Grand Strategy: From Revolutionary Isolation to Fragmented Warfare
Dhruv Ashok Through its ‘forward Defence doctrine’, Iran has supported regional proxies such as Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis and militias in…
The Geopolitics after Khamenei: How West Asia and Southeast Asia Are Interpreting Iran’s Leadership Transition
Anusreeta Dutta The issue is not merely Khamenei’s absence; rather, it concerns how the transition could reshape regional balances of…
Iran’s Influence Among Indian Shias and the Emerging Security Challenge for India
The Indian state must develop a comprehensive strategy to counter Iranian attempts to influence the loyalties of the…
Strategic Ally or Strategic Liability? Israel’s Role in Shaping U.S. Middle East Policy
Mohmmad Rizwan The United States must transcend the influence and allure of the Israel lobby to effectively pursue a balanced…
Great Power Politics and the Architecture of Conflict in West Asia
Archita Gaur The upheaval in West Asia isn't just due to the occasional errant calculation or even a pair of…