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Chabahar Port: A Step Toward Connectivity for India and Afghanistan

By Khesraw Omid Farooq

July 03, 2019

For India and Afghanistan, Chabahar holds great promise.

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July 01, 2019

The US, Iran, and Oil-Hungry Asia

As tensions between the United States and Iran deepen, Asia’s top oil importers watch warily.

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The US, Iran, and Oil-Hungry Asia

January 14, 2019

India Doubles Down on Chabahar Gambit

India continues its investment in the Iranian port, but the project's success is far from guaranteed.

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India Doubles Down on Chabahar Gambit

January 09, 2019

In India, Iranian Foreign Minister Discusses Sanctions, Crude Exports, and More

Iran and India continue to cooperate bilaterally and regionally.

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In India, Iranian Foreign Minister Discusses Sanctions, Crude Exports, and More

November 09, 2018

India and Iran: A Sanctioned Waiver Amid a Wave of Sanctions

Partial exclusion from US sanctions gives India reasons to sigh with relief, but not to cheer.

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India and Iran: A Sanctioned Waiver Amid a Wave of Sanctions

November 08, 2018

Iran’s Chabahar Port Scores an India- and Afghanistan-Inspired Sanctions Exemption

Given the port’s importance to India and Afghanistan, the U.S. has reportedly carved out a sanctions exception for Chabahar.

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Iran’s Chabahar Port Scores an India- and Afghanistan-Inspired Sanctions Exemption

November 07, 2018

Even With a Waiver, Will Iran Sanctions Chill US-India Ties?

Without greater energy cooperation, the U.S.-India partnership will feel the chill from an Iranian sanctions winter.

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Even With a Waiver, Will Iran Sanctions Chill US-India Ties?

October 27, 2018

Can Arab Countries Make Up for India’s Loss of Iranian Oil?

If New Delhi drops its oil imports from Tehran to zero, it will need to import more from other partners.

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Can Arab Countries Make Up for India’s Loss of Iranian Oil?

October 23, 2018

Why Continued Indian Engagement With Iran Is in America’s Interest

U.S. criticism of India's close relationship with Iran is shortsighted.

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Why Continued Indian Engagement With Iran Is in America’s Interest

September 01, 2018

Operationalizing US-India Strategic Cooperation

Bureaucracy may finally be catching up with rhetoric when it comes to U.S.-India cooperation.

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Operationalizing US-India Strategic Cooperation

August 08, 2018

What the US Iran Sanctions Mean for India

India’s diplomatic predicament just got worse.

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What the US Iran Sanctions Mean for India

July 10, 2018

India's Chabahar Challenge Gets Serious

On Chabahar, New Delhi seems to be caught in a Catch-22 situation.

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India's Chabahar Challenge Gets Serious

May 12, 2018

What Does Trump’s Iran Deal Withdrawal Mean for India’s Security?

Though the decision itself may not have been surprising, the consequences could be serious for New Delhi’s security.

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What Does Trump’s Iran Deal Withdrawal Mean for India’s Security?

May 08, 2018

What Trump's Iran Decision Means for India

A decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal will test India’s foreign policy as well as U.S.-India relations.

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What Trump's Iran Decision Means for India

March 27, 2018

What National Security Advisor John Bolton Means for India

Bolton's stance on Pakistan won't bother India, but his approach to Iran is deeply concerning.

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What National Security Advisor John Bolton Means for India

February 28, 2018

Filling In the North-South Trade Corridor's Missing Links

New Delhi is deftly decoupling its connectivity-centric policy in Iran from its increased engagement with Washington.

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Filling In the North-South Trade Corridor's Missing Links

February 17, 2018

India-Iran Ties: More Challenges Than Opportunities

The visit by Iran’s president to New Delhi has come at a tricky time in the bilateral relationship.

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India-Iran Ties: More Challenges Than Opportunities

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