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Chabahar

Why India Should 'Look West' Instead
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India's 'Look East' policy is based on realistic aspirations, but there are limitations to India's outreach.

Where Is the 'String of Pearls' in 2015?
By Benjamin David Baker
Chinese military installations in the Indian Ocean are still a possibility, not a certainty.

India and Iran: Challenges and Opportunity
By Vinay Kaura
The nuclear deal opens the door for India, but its neighbors have their own plans.
India Seeks ‘Auspicious Re-Birth’ in Iran’s Energy Sector
By Micha’el Tanchum
A new strategic level of cooperation could be emerging between Iran and India in energy and commercial transportation.

Preempt, Push, and Protect: India’s Strategy after the Iran Deal
By Sumitha Narayanan Kutty
With the nuclear deal done, New Delhi must anticipate certain risks to its regional approach and adapt accordingly.

Opportunities and Threats for India After the Iran Deal
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat’s Sanjay Kumar speaks with Sujata Ashwarya Cheema about the Iran deal's effect on India.

India’s Missed Iran Opportunity
By Kabir Taneja
The Iranian port of Chabahar remains an elusive dream of Indian strategic policy.
India-Iran and the Easing of Sanctions
By Kanchi Gupta
It may take more than the dropping of sanctions to get the bilateral relationship moving again.

South Asia Is Shooting Itself in the Foot on Trade
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
South Asia's geography once encouraged regional trade. Geopolitical rivalries have wiped away that legacy.

An Opportunity for India in Central Asia
By Bipul Chatterjee and Surendar Singh
The International North-South Transport Corridor is a chance for India to build links with Central Asia and Eurasia.

Iran, Afghanistan Approach Strategic Cooperation Pact
By Ankit Panda
Afghanistan and Iran are slated to conclude a strategic cooperation agreement soon.

Pakistan-Iran Border Stress
By Aziz Muhammad Jawad
There are tensions between the two neighbors. There need not be.