India and Saudi Arabia: Charting a Bold New Trajectory Together
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on another pathbreaking visit to Saudi Arabia today (April 22, 2025). This marks his third visit to the Kingdom, the most by any Indian premier, and follows the 2023 visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to India...
Explained: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a transformative initiative announced in New Delhi during the G20 Summit on September 9, 2023. It aims to strengthen connectivity between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, enhancing trade, investment,...
History of the Title “Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques”
The legacy of the Sharm el-Sheikh summit is ambiguous. It did not forge a path to peace, but has transformed a conflict into a managed political standoff. The cities of Makkah and Madinah hold unparalleled religious significance for Muslims worldwide. Makkah is home...
Delhi-Doha Agreement looks beyond energy trade
The recent visit of H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, to India marks a momentous chapter in bilateral relations between the two countries. The visit underlined their deepening strategic partnership, propelled by shared economic interests,...
With Washington reluctant to re-enter the Yemen war, Saudi Arabia is drawing on the UK, France, Türkiye, Pakistan and wider international support to protect its territory, energy infrastructure and Red Sea navigation in response to the Houthi challenge. https://x.com/i/article/2104217288480366592
Sharing link to the EGROW Webinar on 'BRICS and Global South':
Sharing my interview on The Gist @StratNewsGlobal on the developing situation along the Red Sea following the Houthi takeover of the Bab Al-Mandab and its implications for India: https://youtu.be/vV8aV6UA48A?si=Df-FEgd99u88Ibak
My interview with @RT_India_news on the dangerous situation developing along the Red Sea following the Houti advancement to the Bab Al-Mandab: https://yadi.sk/i/wGWUrnWCfuIDQw