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Middle East
The Significance of the Maiden GCC-ASEAN Summit
By Ghulam Ali
Sidestepping geopolitical tensions, the two blocs have signaled their desire to forge closer ties, particularly in the economic realm.
A New Phase for China’s Ping-Pong Diplomacy in Syria
By Sophie Zinser
Young Syrian table tennis star Hend Zaza is China-bound, just as China’s ambitions in the Levant intensify.
Philippines Orders Evacuation of Filipinos from Iraq, Iran
By Associated Press
Manila has dispatched a coast guard vessel to the Middle East to evacuate Philippine citizens.
Asian Countries Brace to Evacuate Workers in Iraq, Iran
By Associated Press
Asians make up 40 percent of the world's migrants, and Middle Eastern countries are a common destination.
Trouble in the Middle East Prompts Pompeo to Postpone Eastern Europe, Central Asia Trip
By Catherine Putz
Once again, U.S. foreign policy engagements elsewhere in the world are truncated because of trouble in the Middle East.
India's Nuanced Middle East Policy
By Harsh V. Pant
The Modi government's recalibration of India's Middle East policy goes underappreciated.
Pakistan in the Middle East: A Cautious Balance
By Huma Yusuf
What is Pakistan looking for in the modern Middle East as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran grow more pronounced?
China in the Middle East: Testing the Waters, Linking the Lands
By Willem Oosterveld
As Beijing's interests in the Middle East expand, its attention to security and politics may need to expand as well.
Modi’s Passage to Israel
By Harsh V. Pant
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Israel will be historic.
Tracing the Quran's Journey
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A major exhibit in Washington, D.C., showcases the world's many Qurans.
What Do Central Asia and the Middle East Have In Common?
By Catherine Putz
Plus, Islam and legitimacy in Uzbekistan; a quiet border and a dying Tajik theater. Recommended reads.
Thinking West: India Expands Partnership With Saudi Arabia, Focusing on Counter-Terrorism, Defense
By Ankit Panda
Saudi Arabia and India take their relationship to the next level, with room for growth.
Coast Guards of India and Japan Conclude Naval Exercise
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Chinese drones, South China Sea investment opportunities, and more. Weekend links.
Could Science Defeat Terrorism? Using Robots to Hunt Down ISIS
By Lucas Bento
Before you rule out so-called killer robots, consider their applications in counter-terrorism.
Narendra Modi in the Emirates: Bridging India’s Gulf
By Rohan Joshi
There has been a gradual, yet visible, transformation in India’s relationship with the Gulf Arab states.
Modi Makes New Strategic Inroads in the UAE
By Ankit Panda
In the UAE, Narendra Modi lays the foundations for a strong partnership between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi.
Who Cares if Iran Gets A Nuke? (Lessons from Pakistan)
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Sure, we have an Iran deal now, but is a nuclear Iran really so unthinkable?
China: A Solution in the Middle East?
By David Lai and Noah Lingwall
China’s growing presence and lack of baggage could make it an effective player in the troubled region.
Robert Kaplan's Right About Imperialism, Wrong About the Middle East
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Imperialism can impose order. But that doesn't mean the U.S. should pursue empire in the Middle East.
China and the Middle East Security Puzzle
By Andrea Ghiselli
The security challenges for China in the troubled region are mounting.
Singapore's New Drone Is 'Fully Operational'
By Ankit Panda
Plus, why a nuclear domino effect is bogus, what Pakistan will do about Yemen, and more. Mid-week links.
ISIS Is Destroying Priceless Artifacts. Here's How to Stop Them.
By Thiago Velozo and Lucas Bento
The Islamic States' desecration of Iraq's cultural heritage can not be allowed to continue.
Why Saudi Arabia Needs Pakistan
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Pakistan may be Saudi Arabia's best bet for a strong long-term security guarantee.
Can Atheistic China Play Conflict Mediator in ‘God’s Century’?
By James Chen
As China becomes more involved in international conflicts, it will need to understand the role of religion.
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