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India's Nuanced Middle East Policy

By Harsh V. Pant

December 15, 2018

The Modi government's recalibration of India's Middle East policy goes underappreciated.

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October 04, 2017

Pakistan in the Middle East: A Cautious Balance

What is Pakistan looking for in the modern Middle East as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran grow more pronounced?

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Pakistan in the Middle East: A Cautious Balance

August 25, 2017

China in the Middle East: Testing the Waters, Linking the Lands

As Beijing's interests in the Middle East expand, its attention to security and politics may need to expand as well.

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China in the Middle East: Testing the Waters, Linking the Lands

July 03, 2017

Modi’s Passage to Israel

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Israel will be historic.

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Modi’s Passage to Israel

October 25, 2016

Tracing the Quran's Journey

A major exhibit in Washington, D.C., showcases the world's many Qurans.

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Tracing the Quran's Journey

April 23, 2016

What Do Central Asia and the Middle East Have In Common?

Plus, Islam and legitimacy in Uzbekistan; a quiet border and a dying Tajik theater. Recommended reads.

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What Do Central Asia and the Middle East Have In Common?

April 04, 2016

Thinking West: India Expands Partnership With Saudi Arabia, Focusing on Counter-Terrorism, Defense

Saudi Arabia and India take their relationship to the next level, with room for growth.

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Thinking West: India Expands Partnership With Saudi Arabia, Focusing on Counter-Terrorism, Defense

January 16, 2016

Coast Guards of India and Japan Conclude Naval Exercise

Plus, Chinese drones, South China Sea investment opportunities, and more. Weekend links.

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Coast Guards of India and Japan Conclude Naval Exercise

August 31, 2015

Could Science Defeat Terrorism? Using Robots to Hunt Down ISIS

Before you rule out so-called killer robots, consider their applications in counter-terrorism.

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Could Science Defeat Terrorism? Using Robots to Hunt Down ISIS

August 28, 2015

Narendra Modi in the Emirates: Bridging India’s Gulf

There has been a gradual, yet visible, transformation in India’s relationship with the Gulf Arab states.

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Narendra Modi in the Emirates: Bridging India’s Gulf

August 18, 2015

Modi Makes New Strategic Inroads in the UAE

In the UAE, Narendra Modi lays the foundations for a strong partnership between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi.

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Modi Makes New Strategic Inroads in the UAE

July 17, 2015

Who Cares if Iran Gets A Nuke? (Lessons from Pakistan)

Sure, we have an Iran deal now, but is a nuclear Iran really so unthinkable?

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Who Cares if Iran Gets A Nuke? (Lessons from Pakistan)

June 18, 2015

China: A Solution in the Middle East?

China’s growing presence and lack of baggage could make it an effective player in the troubled region.

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China: A Solution in the Middle East?

May 28, 2015

Robert Kaplan's Right About Imperialism, Wrong About the Middle East

Imperialism can impose order. But that doesn't mean the U.S. should pursue empire in the Middle East.

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Robert Kaplan's Right About Imperialism, Wrong About the Middle East

May 07, 2015

China and the Middle East Security Puzzle

The security challenges for China in the troubled region are mounting.

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China and the Middle East Security Puzzle

April 02, 2015

Singapore's New Drone Is 'Fully Operational'

Plus, why a nuclear domino effect is bogus, what Pakistan will do about Yemen, and more. Mid-week links.

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Singapore's New Drone Is 'Fully Operational'

March 17, 2015

ISIS Is Destroying Priceless Artifacts. Here's How to Stop Them.

The Islamic States' desecration of Iraq's cultural heritage can not be allowed to continue.

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ISIS Is Destroying Priceless Artifacts. Here's How to Stop Them.

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