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Arms Trade with India and Pakistan: Strategic Analysis and Policy Options
Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that “Escalation between New Delhi and Islamabad is currently possible.” Meanwhile, Chinese PLAAF Y-20 cargo aircraft departed Saidu Shariff Airport in Swat, Pakistan and is currently en route to an unknown destination. The Chinese PLAAF Y-20 cargo aircraft, spotted departing Saidu Sharif Airport… Listen ⇢
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Analysis of Indian Rupee Usage in Middle Eastern Countries Post-Independence and Adoption of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
Introduction The Indian Rupee has a storied history as a currency of trade, particularly in the Middle East, where it served as legal tender in several countries during and after British colonial rule. This analysis explores the use of the Indian Rupee in Middle Eastern countries at the time of… Listen ⇢
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The Impact of the Bandar Abbas Explosion in Iran on India and International Trade
On April 26, 2025, a catastrophic explosion rocked the Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, killing at least 18 people and injuring over 750. This incident, attributed to the explosion of chemical containers possibly containing sodium perchlorate, has disrupted operations at Iran’s largest commercial port, a critical node in… Listen ⇢
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Can Saudi Arabia mediate between India and Pakistan?
The Pahalgam terror attack, executed by five to six terrorists linked to The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), targeted tourists in Baisaran meadow, a popular destination in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, which involved religious-based targeting and resulted in 26 deaths, has been condemned globally, with… Listen ⇢
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Jordan’s Ban on Muslim Brotherhood and Its Implications for India
On April 23, 2025, Jordan announced a comprehensive ban on the Muslim Brotherhood, a transnational Sunni Islamist organization, confiscating its assets and outlawing all its activities. Interior Minister Mazen Fraya cited the group’s alleged involvement in a sabotage plot, including manufacturing explosives and plotting attacks with rockets and drones, as… Listen ⇢
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International Solidarity and Middle Eastern Responses to the Pahalgam Terror Attack
On April 22, 2025, a devastating terrorist attack shook Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam in the Anantnag district of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. This assault, one of the deadliest in the region since the 2019 Pulwama attack, claimed at least 26 lives, primarily tourists, and injured over 20 others. Orchestrated by… Listen ⇢
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Analysis of Outcomes from PM Modi’s State Visit to Saudi Arabia
The state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Saudi Arabia on April 22, 2025, marked a significant milestone in the deepening of India-Saudi Arabia relations. The outcomes, as outlined by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) release, reflect a strategic intent to elevate bilateral ties across political, economic, cultural,… Listen ⇢
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Modi’s 2025 Saudi Arabia Visit: Shaping India-Syria Ties Under HTS Rule
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia on April 22–23, 2025, strengthens the India-Saudi strategic partnership amid Middle East’s evolving geopolitics, particularly following the rise of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led government in Syria in December 2024. With Saudi Arabia engaging HTS, India leverages this partnership to navigate Syria’s… Listen ⇢
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Beyond Condemnation: Implementable Strategies for Justice and Peace in Gaza
Author: Syed Mahmood Faiyaz Mehdi The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has escalated to unprecedented levels, underscoring the urgent need for a comprehensive and actionable global strategy that addresses both immediate relief and long-term solutions. While international condemnations have been frequent, they often lack the substantive actions necessary to effect real… Listen ⇢
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