When Modi meets MbS: A Gulf of opportunities
As PM Modi visits Riyadh, a look Saudi Arabia’s transformation and foreign policy pragmatism
Arab states – and peace – are more important than Iran or Israel
Success of moderate Arab states is critical for India’s interests in the region. Delhi must join hands with them in preventing the disastrous alternative of total war between Iran and […]
Netanyahu’s regime change fantasy for Iran
His effort to build a new order in the Middle East is unlikely to succeed, even as the old one is breaking down. The unintended consequences of his Iran gambit […]
From Trees to Forests: The Evolution of India-Middle East Ties Post 2014
This report examines the evolution of India-Middle East relations from 2014 to 2025, highlighting how these ties have transformed through distinct phases: establishing independent bilateral relationships (by 2014), strengthening these connections (by 2019), creating new regional cooperative frameworks based on mutual trust (by 2024), and safeguarding these gains amid renewed regional conflict.
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.
Discussing ‘Original Sin: Israel, Palestine, and the Revenge of Old West Asia’ by Dr Stanly Johny
The roundtable analyzed the shifting geopolitics of the Israel-Palestine conflict, regional power responses, and the implications of prolonged war. Drawing on Dr. Stanly Johny’s book, it explored peace prospects in the Middle East, global consequences of the conflict, and India’s evolving stance over 17 months of continued hostilities.