The Strait of Hormuz: A Critical Chokepoint for Global Energy Security
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, plays a pivotal role in global energy trade and security. Its strategic importance stems from its position as the primary route for oil and gas exports...Diplomacy must set the terms in West Asia
The escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has entered a dangerous phase with the launch of “limited, localised and targeted ground raids” by the Israeli Defence Forces against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, the first since the full-blown war between...Hyderabad — A rich history of medical education, treatment and research
Hyderabad has long been a pioneer of medical education, treatment and research. It was far ahead of other princely states and British-administered territories of that time, particularly in the field of Medicine. The Hyderabad Medical School, which eventually became...Fighting Hunger – Building Hope
Mayor’s Ramadan Unity Dinner“Fighting Hunger – Building Hope” Friday, September 5th, 2014 Keynote Address by Dr Ausaf Sayeed, Consul General of India, Chicago Hon’ble Mayors Virg Bernero and Nathan Triplett, Distinguished Guests, Ladies & Gentlemen,...
July 2nd, 2025, marks three decades since the passing of my father, Awaz Sayeed, a renowned modern Urdu short story writer, poet, khaka naveez, and playwright. He was known for his distinctive, innovative, and inimitable style of short story writing. The use of symbolism and…
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Rethinking the Middle-East | VOL 1 ISSUE 3
Dealing with a Volatile Theatre: India’s Military Diplomacy in the Middle East
In our latest feature, Amb. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed (@drausaf ) explores how India’s military diplomacy in the Middle East marks a strategic shift—from a cautious…
President #Trump Undertakes High-Stakes Middle East Trip
As #Trump's first major foreign trip since returning to office, his forthcoming three-nation #Gulf tour to #SaudiArabia, #Qatar, and the #UAE (May 13-16, 2025), underscores the strategic importance of the Gulf region to…
#EXCLUSIVE Saudi Arabia sees India's defence market best suitable; Riyadh keen on procuring BrahMos & other missiles from India: Dr. @drausaf, ex-Secy MEA & envoy to KSA, tells me.
Watch full interaction on 'The Gist' @StratNewsGlobal