by Ausaf Sayeed | Nov 26, 2025 | Geopolitics, Saudi Arabia, Uncategorized, USA
For India, the era of viewing the Gulf solely through the prism of energy and diaspora is over; it is now a high-stakes theatre of national security The recent visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to Washington marks a definitive turning point in both...
by Ausaf Sayeed | Oct 17, 2025 | Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
The legacy of the Sharm el-Sheikh summit is ambiguous. It did not forge a path to peace, but has transformed a conflict into a managed political standoff. The Sharm el-Sheikh summit represents a watershed in Middle East diplomacy, but its legacy is profoundly...
by Ausaf Sayeed | Oct 6, 2025 | Geopolitics, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Saudi Arabia
The plan’s true significance may lie in its long-term geopolitical consequences. If successful, it could lead to normalisation between Israel and Saudi Arabia. President Donald Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan has dramatically shifted from a diplomatic proposal to a fragile,...
by Ausaf Sayeed | Sep 26, 2025 | Geopolitics, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Saudi Arabia
The seemingly interminable war in Gaza, now a protracted and devastating conflict, has reached a critical inflexion point. Beyond the shattered landscapes and the staggering human toll, a powerful and unified global chorus has emerged, its message unequivocal: the war...
by Ausaf Sayeed | Sep 22, 2025 | Geopolitics, Middle East, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
The Saudi-Pak defence pact reflects broader geopolitical shifts rather than a fundamental anti-Indian alignment. India should adopt strategic patience, enhanced defensive preparedness and a proactive diplomatic agenda. The Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed...
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...
