Why India can’t be a mediator in Iran war
Effective mediation requires either leverage to ensure compliance or having nothing to lose. India has too much to lose and too little leverage
Mood of the nation and national interest
What history tells us is that a sense of pragmatism has always tempered New Delhi’s normative voice
Expert Explains: What 2026 Delhi Declaration tells about India’s approach to the Middle East
The comprehensive joint statement released after the India-Arab League meeting clarified their positions on a number of issues — and kept silent on others.
What Indian PM’s first visit to Kuwait in four decades means for diplomacy in Middle East
The Middle East is poised for deep structural change and India’s evolving relationship with Arab Gulf nations will only help in establishing a concrete diplomatic and economic alliance in the […]
Looking and Acting West: The Past, Present & Future of India-Middle East Ties
The conference, co-hosted with India’s World Magazine, explored India–Middle East relations through the expert panels. It featured the launch of a CSDR policy report and a special magazine edition, fostering strategic dialogue on India’s westward engagement—past, present, and future.