The Mukaab – The Saudi Cube project
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
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...
Saudi-Iran Relations in Recent Times: Détente, Challenges, and Regional Implications
Introduction: The March 2023 agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore diplomatic relations, brokered by China, marked a significant shift in the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape. This détente between two long-standing regional rivals has had...
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...
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