The Age of Middle Powers 2.0
Diksha Bharti A new generation of middle powers led by India, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, the UAE and South Koreais…
After Gaza: The Collapse of Arab Normalisation and the New Middle East Cold War
Daljeet Singh American power in the Middle East has been further undermined in the aftermath of Gaza, accelerating regional diversification…
Saudi–Pakistan Mutual Defence Agreement: How the Realignment Reshapes India’s Strategic Calculus
Tejashree P V The timing reflects Gulf states’ shifting security concerns and Pakistan’s search for financial, strategic, and diplomatic leverage amid…
The Shifting Alliances in West Asia: From the Abraham Accords to Emerging Security Architectures
The Middle East has shifted from rigid blocs to flexible, modular arrangements, shaped by the Abraham Accords, Saudi–Iran…
France and Saudi Arabia Forge New Alliance on Palestinian Statehood and Gaza Aid
Vibha Hareesh This partnership provides a new angle on how cross-regional alliances can be forged to counter humanitarian crises and…
The Shifting Sands of West Asia: A Diplomat’s Insight into a Turbulent Region
Archita Gaur ‘West Asia at War’ by former Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, Talmiz Ahmad, stands out because of…
Strategic Realignment: US-Saudi Mega Deal and the Emerging West Asian ‘Opportunist Axis’
Aayush Pal The new Syrian leader, who once headed HTS, a group previously designated as a terrorist organisation and backed…
Saudi Vision 2030: A Paradigm Shift or a Temporary Experiment?
Yogesh GS & Pranav S Saudi Vision 2030, announced in April 2016 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is a comprehensive reform strategy…
Shifting Sands: Saudi Arabia’s Pragmatic Move Toward Recognising Israel
Satish Chogule Saudi Arabia’s evolving pragmatism reflects a shift toward modernization and regional stability, softening its stance on recognizing Israel…
The Indian Ocean in 2024: Navigating Geopolitical Tensions and Regional Rivalries
The Indian Ocean has emerged as the new epicentre of global geopolitics and geoeconomics, with nearly 80% of…