by Ausaf Sayeed | Jun 4, 2025 | Geopolitics, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, USA
The once-robust partnership between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fracturing into a complex rift, marked by deepening policy disagreements, personal distrust, and diverging strategic priorities. While the broader...
by Ausaf Sayeed | May 13, 2025 | Defence, GCC, Geopolitics, Middle East, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, USA
President Donald Trump is scheduled for a high-stakes diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from May 13-16, 2025. As his first major foreign trip since returning to office, this tour underscores the strategic importance of the...
by Ausaf Sayeed | Apr 22, 2025 | Connectivity, Geopolitics, India, Middle East, Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on another pathbreaking visit to Saudi Arabia today (April 22, 2025). This marks his third visit to the Kingdom, the most by any Indian premier, and follows the 2023 visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to India...
by Ausaf Sayeed | Mar 23, 2025 | Connectivity, GCC, Geopolitics, India, Middle East
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a transformative initiative announced in New Delhi during the G20 Summit on September 9, 2023. It aims to strengthen connectivity between Asia, the Middle East,...
by Ausaf Sayeed | Dec 10, 2024 | Geopolitics, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Syria
The collapse of the Assad regime has far-reaching consequences. There is genuine fear that Syria could become a safe haven for extremist groups. In a stunning turn of events, the Syrian government under President Bashar al-Assad collapsed without any resistance after...
by Ausaf Sayeed | Oct 30, 2024 | Energy, Geopolitics, Iran
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 from...
