This op-ed examines how India has walked this tightrope — and the ramifications for its larger Middle East strategy, as it balances its historical linkages with Iran, strategic partnership with Israel and attempts to protect its interests in an increasingly volatile region.
View More India’s Diplomatic Challenge: The Iran-Israel Rivalry and Its Implications for India’s Middle East Policy
India has long been a steadfast contributor to the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKOs), showcasing its dedication to global peace and security. As one of the largest troop-contributing countries, India’s involvement in peacekeeping missions has bolstered its international standing and facilitated the development of strategic alliances.
View More India’s Strategic Role in Global Peacekeeping Missions
The article charts India’s diplomatic strategy in the current geopolitical climate characterised by tensions among major powers and persistent conflicts in the Middle East. India’s adherence to peace through dialogue is central to its strategic thinking.
View More India’s Strategic Diplomacy Amid China’s Rising Power
The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is a geopolitical hotspot, crucial for global trade and energy flows. Handling over 60% of global maritime trade, including one-third of container traffic and two-thirds of oil shipments, the IOR is vital for connecting major economies. Securing the IOR is paramount for India’s strategic and economic interests.
View More India: Guardian of Indian Ocean Trade Routes
The Foreign Minister of Iran, Abbas Araqchi has warned that his country will respond in kind if its nuclear sites are attacked, leading to an all-out war in the region. This comes amid growing concerns over the U.S. empowering Israel to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities while further tightening sanctions on the Iranian oil industry.
View More In Iran’s Nuclear Conundrum Lies The Key To Wmd-Free Middle-East
The country faces significant regional threats from adversaries like China and Pakistan, with China advancing in AI-driven military capabilities such as unmanned systems and predictive…
View More The AI Revolution in Defence: How India is Preparing for Future Warfare
The guns have finally fallen silent in Gaza – even if temporarily. This phase of hostility which began on October 7, 2023, with Hamas’ murderous raid on southern Israel, has been a brutal one as at least 47,000 Palestinians – including 18,000 children – were killed and over two million were displaced from their homes and live in catastrophic conditions.
View More In Search Of Palestinian Nationhood-Using Insecurity As A Glue To Unite Bitter Foes
Sri Lanka sits at the crossroads of Indian Ocean trade and remains a critical component of a free and inclusive Indo-Pacific. For the QUAD countries, the vision of Indo-Pacific encompasses transparent governance – accountable and responsive to the people. But Sri Lanka is known for its ethnic strife, human rights abuses, mass atrocities and social trauma because the country’s politics has been beset by nationalistic jingoism for long.
View More Sri Lanka – In Pursuit Of A New Dawn
The Role of SCO in Regional Security In the recent past, the political crisis in India’s neighbourhood was marked by a military coup in Myanmar…
View More Multilateral Conflict Resolution: SCO, BRICS, SAARC
Geopolitical Context and Strategic Importance India’s neighbourhood comprises countries like Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar and Afghanistan. The region is geographically diverse,…
View More India’s Immediate Neighbourhood: What Is The Future?
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