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The Conflicts that Just Don’t Go Away
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

While the Russia-Ukraine war and the patriotic histrionics of Zelensky, obduracy of Putin and bluffing by the West and incongruity of Biden hog the limelight of media and the paparazzi across the spectrum, the forever wars especially in the Middle Ea....

April 27, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Commentary , JCPOA , Syria , Gaza , Bashar al Assad , Hamas , Gulf States , Al Aqsa
The Impact of Russia-Ukraine Crisis on the West Asian Region
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

Amb. Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow at VIF evaluates the impact of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict on the West Asian region.....

March 24, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Israel , India , Russia , Iran , Saudi Arabia , Turkey , Ukraine , UAE , Vladimir Putin , Podcast
West Asian and North African states’ Response to Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Dr Hirak Jyoti Das, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

On 24 February 2022, Russia launched military campaign against Ukraine after months of posturing, military build-ups and breakdown of the Minsk agreement that failed to stall the conflict between Russian-backed separatists in the two breakaway region....

March 19, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Article , Russia , North Africa , Ukraine , Food Security , Oil and Gas , Vladimir Putin
Review of India’s Engagement with West Asia
Dr Hirak Jyoti Das, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

The West Asian region is considered as India’s extended neighbourhood. India’s engagement with the region is rooted in history, cultural exchanges and vibrant diaspora. West Asia is crucial for India’s energy needs and economic pursuits. India�....

February 18, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Article , New Quad; Afghanistan; UNSC; COVID-19
West Asia: Projections for 2022
Dr Hirak Jyoti Das, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

The regional actors in the West Asian region have taken measures towards reconciliation in light of US’ attempts to re-negotiate the 2015 JCPOA; Taliban rule in Afghanistan; economic crises; inequalities perpetuated by COVID-19 and limited success ....

February 16, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Article , JCPOA; Social Contract; Libya; Syria; Iraq: Lebanon; Sudan
Current Political Dynamics in Yemen
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

Amb. Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow at VIF analyses the factors for Houthi strikes against the UAE; discusses the impact of the Yemen conflict on Gulf and regional security, and sheds light on the likely endgame in Yemen. ....

February 15, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Saudi Arabia , Houthis , UAE , Podcast , Marib , Shabwa
अबू धाबी में हूती हमले
Dr Hirak Jyoti Das, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

अबू धाबी के मुसाफ्फा औद्योगिक शहर में 17 जनवरी 2022 को बैलिस्टिक मिसाइलों और ड्रोन से किए गए हूती वि....

February 15, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Article , हौथी , अबू धाबी , एसटीएस , इंडियन डायस्पोरा
West Asia: Looking Back at 2021
Dr Hirak Jyoti Das, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Atmosphere of Reconciliation
The atmosphere of reconciliation is a welcome change which is necessary for the volatile region plagued by geopolitical, geo-economic and geo-religious contestations. Saudi Arabia and the UAE in 2021 have tak....

February 14, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Article , Saudi Arabia; UAE; Iran; Turkey; Abraham Accords; Civil wars; Israel-Palestine conflict; Great Powers
Houthi Strike at Abu Dhabi
Dr Hirak Jyoti Das, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

The Houthi attack using ballistic missiles and drones at an oil refinery in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah Industrial City that killed two Indians and one Pakistani national on 17 January 2022 has drawn attention to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s role in....

January 22, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Article , Houthis; Abu Dhabi; STC; Indian Diaspora
West Asia: Review of 2021 and Preview of 2022
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

Amb. Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow at VIF briefs about the upcoming trends in West Asia in 2022; discusses the reasons for reconciliatory atmosphere; identifies the conflict faultlines, and talks about the possible areas of cooperation for In....

January 13, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Iran , QUAD , Saudi Arabia , Israel-Palestine Conflict , Abraham Accords , Podcast , UAE;
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