Articles | Ambassador Dr. Ausaf Sayeed

The Middle East Needs a Healing Touch

by Ausaf | Nov 17, 2024 | Articles, Blog, News

Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the 2024 presidential elections, in which he received 312 electoral votes and over 74 million popular votes, won all seven swing states, regaining Republican control over the Senate, and came on the verge of securing a slim...

Arabs of Indian Origin – A Forgotten Diaspora

by Ausaf | Nov 12, 2024 | Articles, Blog, Indian Diaspora

For several centuries, India and the Arab world have shared strong historical, civilisational, cultural, economic, and people-to-people ties. The land and sea trade between India and the Arab world has a deep-rooted history dating back several centuries. The...

Donald Trump’s Victory: Implications for the Middle East

by Ausaf | Nov 6, 2024 | Articles, Blog

Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the 2024 presidential elections, in which he received 312 electoral votes and over 74 million popular votes, won all seven swing states, regaining Republican control over the Senate, and came on the Donald Trump’s return to...

Velayat-e Faqih: A Foundational Concept in Iran’s Governance and Regional Influence

by Ausaf | Oct 31, 2024 | Articles, Blog

Velayat-e Faqih, or “Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist,” is a fundamental concept that has shaped Iran’s political system and its regional influence since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Developed by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, this doctrine justifies clerical rule...

The Mukaab – The Saudi Cube project

by Ausaf | Oct 31, 2024 | Articles, Blog, News

The Saudi Cube project, known as “The Mukaab,” is a groundbreaking architectural marvel at the heart of the New Murabba development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Mukaab will anchor the 19-square-kilometre development, offering residential, hospitality, and...

The Strait of Hormuz: A Critical Chokepoint for Global Energy Security

by Ausaf | Oct 30, 2024 | Articles, Blog

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...