To Jump in Or Not: China on the Iran Conflict
The latest crisis in the Persian Gulf is not only testing regional stability but also great-power behaviour in an era of shifting influence.
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China’s Calculus in the Iran Conflict
The escalation of US–Israel strikes on Iran and the rapid spread of instability across West Asia have disrupted China’s carefully calibrated regional strategy.
From Partnership to Competition: The Saudi–UAE Rift in Sudan and Yemen
In recent years several countries in the Middle East, especially from the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), have weaponised their foreign policies to achieve their perceived geopolitical objectives.
Netanyahu’s Strategic Play: The Abraham Pact and Somaliland
Anil Trigunayat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not miss any strategic opportunity, be it domestically or internationally. His recognition of breakaway Somaliland is one such declaration. An agreement was signed between Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and the President of…
India’s Real Security Lies in Economic Strength, Not Trump’s Words
India has overtaken China as the largest buyer of Russian oil. This is not because the Chinese are running scared of American wrath over their Russian commerce. China is increasingly moving to electricity for transport, with more than half of all new car sales being of electric vehicles and high-speed trains that run on electricity offering viable alternatives to air travel on quite a few routes, and will increasingly buy smaller quantities of oil. China has stepped up its purchases of piped natural gas from Russia.
Netanyahu Faces Backlash After Israeli Strike on Hamas Leaders in Doha
This time around, the Qataris—and by extension, other Arab and Islamic countries—are showing exceptional unity in confronting Israel directly, and, by implication, the US as well
Diplomacy in a Volatile West Asia: Trump’s Disruptive Role Amidst Nuclear Tensions and Regional Realignments
The key to addressing the volatility in West Asia is to address Iran’s nuclear programme and find credible and sustainable ways to settle the century-old Palestinian problem, for which a positive shift in the mindset of Tehran, Tel Aviv and Washington DC is a prerequisite.