A Comprehensive Analysis on India’s Withdrawal from the Transshipment Facility to Bangladesh
India’s recent decision to revoke withdrawal of the transshipment facility it had granted to Bangladesh marks a significant shift in regional trade and diplomatic dynamics. Since 2020, this facility has enabled Bangladeshi goods—particularly ready-made garments (RMG)—to utilize Indian infrastructure for exporting to third-world countries. This decision has implications not only for India-Bangladesh bilateral ties but […]
Origin and History of Kurdish Nationalism
The Kurds are one of the largest ethnic groups in the world without a state of their own. Their population, estimated between 35 and 40 million, is spread primarily across a region historically referred to as Kurdistan, which stretches over parts of southeastern Turkey, western Iran, northern Iraq, and northeastern Syria. Beyond these territories, large […]
How Trump and Al-Shara’s meeting Could Redefine West Asia’s Regional Security Complex
In a move that has shocked analysts and regional observers, U.S. President Donald Trump, during a four-day diplomatic tour of West Asia, held a landmark meeting with Syria’s newly installed president, Al-Shara. Speaking at a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in Riyadh, Trump announced the U.S. would lift “all sanctions” against Syria. This meeting—brokered by […]
What are the Concessions, Compromises and Power Politics behind the US – Ukraine Mineral deal
After weeks of tense negotiations characterized by public disagreements and diplomatic pressure, the United States and Ukraine signed the “United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund” agreement on April 30, 2025. This deal emerged after a period of strained relations between President Trump and President Zelensky, with both sides engaging in confrontational rhetoric before reaching a compromise […]
SELDOM COLLUSION IN WEST ASIA: THE U.S, RUSSIA AND ISRAEL
In this era of fluid global order, strategic collusion among traditional adversaries is distinctively pronounced. To navigate the turbulent geo political currents of West Asia, the regional as well as the global power seek to steer in a strategic manner as interests often overlap and it remains mutually beneficial in countering common adversaries collectively. This […]
Can Taiwan sustain its strategy of Deterrence?
Looking into the Concept of Deterrence The issue of deterrence is associated with Taiwan and it has been covered extensively by the existing literature. Deterrence is usually defined as the status quoist state possessing the retaliatory capability to inflict costs that outweigh the benefits on a state that seeks to change the status quo. For […]
How China Expands Global Influence via the Digital Silk Road (DSR)
The inception of Digital Silk Road The Belt and Road Initiative which was formally launched by China in 2013 consisted of the “Silk Road Economic Belt” and “Twenty-First Century Maritime Silk Road”, was predominantly focused to address the existing gaps in infrastructure investment across regions. Physical connectivity such as roads, railways and building ports; are […]
China in West Asia: A Catalyst, Not a Constraint for Indian Interests
China’s recent diplomatic initiatives in West Asia, most notably its facilitation of the Saudi-Iran rapprochement in 2023, have generated both curiosity and concern. While some narratives frame China’s rising role as a threat to Indian influence, a deeper strategic reading suggests otherwise. In fact, China’s engagement may create a more stable regional environment that indirectly […]
China as Mediator in West Asia: A Troubling Trend for India
Introduction China’s foray into West Asian diplomacy is a paradigm shift in the geopolitics of the region. From being a primarily transactional player in the region, China has moved to that of a peacemaker with a world view, as evident from its unprecedented facilitation of Iran-Saudi peace in 2023. Whereas this might look like a […]
China as a Mediator in the Middle East: A Challenge to the Abraham Accords?
Introduction The Middle East has always been an area of great power conflict, where various foreign nations vied to resolve disputes for geopolitical and economic purposes. For decades, the sole external sponsor in the region had been the United States, which marked and exercised considerable influence over the area. However, the recent shifts in global […]