Taking sides in conflict: Delhi’s past record tells a complicated story
For decades, India framed its Middle East policy around two broad contradictions: The US versus the region, and Israel versus the Arabs. But Indian debates paid far less attention to […]
Israel can afford a long war with Iran—US cannot
Israel’s likely war objectives have as much to do with a deeper weakening of Iran’s state apparatus and military capabilities as they do with a clean endpoint such as regime […]
With survival at stake, Iran likely to continue fighting
Despite this, Iran has targeted US bases in every Gulf country as part of a sustained region-wide retaliation. Why couldn’t this expanding conflict be prevented?
In Washington’s shadow
The potential and limitations of India-Iran ties.
Expert Explains | US-Iran talks: Why both sides are negotiating amid military buildup
Over the last two decades, US-Iran talks have been infamous for their sluggish pace, the counter-productive format, and severe dearth of good faith between negotiating parties. Mutual trust has only […]
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.