Vidya Gonuguntla writes, the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), backed by the United States, shows skewed goals that might remain unfulfilled, in light of increasing volatility and geopolitical tensions escalating in the Middle East. Positions and plans that might be better understood as a game of power politics seeking to counter Chinese domination in the region, the highly anticipated project, might remain stillborn – as increased involvement in the region would mean greater chaos for the Middle East.
West Asia
Deconstructing India’s Latest Outreach to Syria
Takshak Pai writes, the optics of a pro-Assad stance by India has previously been met with criticism, it may bode well for the current Indian government to strengthen ties with Syria.
Visit of 16-member UAE National Defence College Delegation on Nov 20, 2018
A 16-member UAE National Defence College delegation led by Brig Staff Yousuf Malalla Saleh Al Hammadi visited USI on No 20, 2018.