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Saudi Arabia’s Multi-Alignment Strategy through BRICS and OPEC+
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International Affairs | BRICS Jan 21, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Multi-Alignment Strategy through BRICS and OPEC+
Kabir Taneja | Surya Prakash Noutiyal
The Golan Heights: From Demilitarisation To a Pursuit of Peace
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International Affairs Dec 12, 2025

The Golan Heights: From Demilitarisation To a Pursuit of Peace
Kabir Taneja | Samidha Jain
F-35 at the Heart of Gulf Deterrence
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International Affairs Nov 29, 2025

F-35 at the Heart of Gulf Deterrence
Kabir Taneja
From Gaza to Afghanistan: Is it All Down to the ‘Moderates’?
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International Affairs Nov 12, 2025

From Gaza to Afghanistan: Is it All Down to the ‘Moderates’?
Kabir Taneja
Gaza Ceasefire Tests America’s Middle East Clout
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International Affairs Oct 14, 2025

Gaza Ceasefire Tests America’s Middle East Clout
Kabir Taneja
Trump’s Bagram Push: Recasting Afghanistan in Global Strategy
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International Affairs Sep 30, 2025

Trump’s Bagram Push: Recasting Afghanistan in Global Strategy
Kabir Taneja
A Widening Gulf Between Israel and Qatar
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International Affairs Sep 17, 2025

A Widening Gulf Between Israel and Qatar
Kabir Taneja
The Quiet War for Lebanon
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International Affairs Sep 04, 2025

The Quiet War for Lebanon
Kabir Taneja
Placing Syria in Iran’s Strategic-Security Calculus
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International Affairs Aug 28, 2025

Placing Syria in Iran’s Strategic-Security Calculus
Kabir Taneja | Srujan Srinivasan
Between Jihad and Geopolitics: Syria and Afghanistan’s Fragile Balancing Acts
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International Affairs Aug 21, 2025

Between Jihad and Geopolitics: Syria and Afghanistan’s Fragile Balancing Acts
Kabir Taneja
The Consistent Setbacks to a Proverbial ‘New Middle East’
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International Affairs Jul 30, 2025

The Consistent Setbacks to a Proverbial ‘New Middle East’
Kabir Taneja
Chokepoint Checkers: Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Gambit
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International Affairs Jul 05, 2025

Chokepoint Checkers: Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Gambit
Kabir Taneja | Prithvi Gupta
The Dangerous Romanticism of Orchestrating Regime Change in Iran
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International Affairs Jun 25, 2025

The Dangerous Romanticism of Orchestrating Regime Change in Iran
Kabir Taneja
Ayatollah vs Netanyahu: Escalation Recasts Middle East Security Landscape
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International Affairs Jun 17, 2025

Ayatollah vs Netanyahu: Escalation Recasts Middle East Security Landscape
Kabir Taneja
Arab Coalition Seeks Renewed Leverage in Washington
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International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Defence and Security Jun 06, 2025

Arab Coalition Seeks Renewed Leverage in Washington
Kabir Taneja
Iran and Saudi Arabia’s Dash to Delhi Amid Operation Sindoor
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International Affairs May 15, 2025

Iran and Saudi Arabia’s Dash to Delhi Amid Operation Sindoor
Kabir Taneja
Potential of India–Gulf Defence Cooperation Lies in Co-development
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International Affairs May 09, 2025

Potential of India–Gulf Defence Cooperation Lies in Co-development
Kabir Taneja
From JCPOA to Trump Deal: The New Chapter in US-Iran Nuclear Talks
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International Affairs Apr 09, 2025

From JCPOA to Trump Deal: The New Chapter in US-Iran Nuclear Talks
Kabir Taneja
The Travails of Bombing the Houthis and Hamas into Defeat
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International Affairs | Defence and Security | Terrorism Mar 28, 2025

The Travails of Bombing the Houthis and Hamas into Defeat
Kabir Taneja
Gaza reconstruction opens an Arab-Trump faultline
Expert Speak
International Affairs Mar 10, 2025

Gaza reconstruction opens an Arab-Trump faultline
Kabir Taneja
Gaza’s reconstruction roadblock: The unresolved role of Hamas
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International Affairs Feb 24, 2025

Gaza’s reconstruction roadblock: The unresolved role of Hamas
Kabir Taneja
Deciphering a potential revival of the Islamic State
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International Affairs | Terrorism Feb 18, 2025

Deciphering a potential revival of the Islamic State
Kabir Taneja
Modern warfare in the Middle East: Intelligence versus forward defence
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International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Defence and Security | Terrorism | Cyber Security Jan 31, 2025

Modern warfare in the Middle East: Intelligence versus forward defence
Kabir Taneja
Syria’s transition under Ahmed al-Sharaa: Diplomacy and realpolitik
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International Affairs | US Foreign Policy Jan 16, 2025

Syria’s transition under Ahmed al-Sharaa: Diplomacy and realpolitik
Kabir Taneja
Following Afghanistan, Syria cements the end of America’s ‘War on Terror’ era
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International Affairs | Terrorism Dec 17, 2024

Following Afghanistan, Syria cements the end of America’s ‘War on Terror’ era
Kabir Taneja
Fall of Assad and rise of HTS raise deeper questions on global security
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International Affairs Dec 16, 2024

Fall of Assad and rise of HTS raise deeper questions on global security
Kabir Taneja
The fall of Assad and the battle for Syria’s future: Regional and global ramifications
Expert Speak
International Affairs Dec 09, 2024

The fall of Assad and the battle for Syria’s future: Regional and global ramifications
Kabir Taneja
Trump 2.0, unpredictability, and a Middle East on edge
Expert Speak
International Affairs Nov 23, 2024

Trump 2.0, unpredictability, and a Middle East on edge
Kabir Taneja
From Gaza to Tehran: Illusions and delusions of a ‘new’ Middle East
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International Affairs Oct 21, 2024

From Gaza to Tehran: Illusions and delusions of a ‘new’ Middle East
Kabir Taneja
Hassan Nasrallah: Between politics, terrorism, and grey areas of the Middle East
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International Affairs Oct 01, 2024

Hassan Nasrallah: Between politics, terrorism, and grey areas of the Middle East
Kabir Taneja
Following the shifts in the Middle East's lucrative defence sector
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International Affairs Sep 24, 2024

Following the shifts in the Middle East's lucrative defence sector
Kabir Taneja
Reading the UAE’s outreach to the Taliban’s Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan
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International Affairs | Terrorism Sep 03, 2024

Reading the UAE’s outreach to the Taliban’s Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan
Kabir Taneja
Hamas under new chief Sinwar faces existential choices
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International Affairs Aug 24, 2024

Hamas under new chief Sinwar faces existential choices
Kabir Taneja
India balances interests amidst Israel-Iran tensions
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International Affairs Aug 08, 2024

India balances interests amidst Israel-Iran tensions
Kabir Taneja
Initial reading of Hamas political chief’s assassination in Iran
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International Affairs Jul 31, 2024

Initial reading of Hamas political chief’s assassination in Iran
Kabir Taneja
Why China has moved to try and reconcile Hamas and Fatah
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International Affairs Jul 24, 2024

Why China has moved to try and reconcile Hamas and Fatah
Kabir Taneja
Impact of healthcare investments on Saudi Arabia’s economy
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International Affairs | Healthcare | Economics and Finance Jul 08, 2024

Impact of healthcare investments on Saudi Arabia’s economy
Ahmed Fawaz Lathif | Kabir Taneja
An unassuming ‘reformist’ takes centre stage in Iran
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International Affairs Jul 08, 2024

An unassuming ‘reformist’ takes centre stage in Iran
Kabir Taneja
Rags to riches: How the Houthis built capacity using the war in Gaza
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International Affairs Jun 27, 2024

Rags to riches: How the Houthis built capacity using the war in Gaza
Kabir Taneja
Arab states and China tighten partnership at a time of turmoil
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International Affairs | International Trade and Investment Jun 10, 2024

Arab states and China tighten partnership at a time of turmoil
Kabir Taneja | Kalpit A Mankikar
A multinational post-war force in Gaza may be a non-starter
Expert Speak
International Affairs May 20, 2024

A multinational post-war force in Gaza may be a non-starter
Kabir Taneja
A dramatic change in Iran
Expert Speak
International Affairs May 20, 2024

A dramatic change in Iran
Kabir Taneja
How the Taliban is navigating the war in Gaza
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International Affairs May 06, 2024

How the Taliban is navigating the war in Gaza
Kabir Taneja | Shivam Shekhawat
Israel, Iran, and shadowboxing for deterrence
Expert Speak
International Affairs Apr 20, 2024

Israel, Iran, and shadowboxing for deterrence
Kabir Taneja
Iran, Israel, and West Asia are on the brink again
Expert Speak
International Affairs Apr 15, 2024

Iran, Israel, and West Asia are on the brink again
Kabir Taneja
Terror in Moscow and Islamic State’s desire for a revival
Expert Speak
International Affairs | Terrorism Mar 26, 2024

Terror in Moscow and Islamic State’s desire for a revival
Kabir Taneja
India and Israel's counterterror experiences and the idea of ‘defeating’ terror groups
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International Affairs | Terrorism Mar 06, 2024

India and Israel's counterterror experiences and the idea of ‘defeating’ terror groups
Kabir Taneja
The Red Sea crisis and political equity of non-state armed actors
Expert Speak
International Affairs Feb 02, 2024

The Red Sea crisis and political equity of non-state armed actors
Kabir Taneja
Iran and Pakistan open a new frontier of conflict
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International Affairs Jan 19, 2024

Iran and Pakistan open a new frontier of conflict
Shivam Shekhawat | Kabir Taneja
From Gaza to the Houthis: Reading West Asia’s escalation ladder
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International Affairs Jan 15, 2024

From Gaza to the Houthis: Reading West Asia’s escalation ladder
Kabir Taneja
War in West Asia: Expectations and trajectories for 2024
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International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Defence and Security Dec 16, 2023

War in West Asia: Expectations and trajectories for 2024
Kabir Taneja
Bin Laden meets TikTok: Tech blurs counter-terror narratives
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International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Defence and Security | Terrorism | Media and Internet Dec 13, 2023

Bin Laden meets TikTok: Tech blurs counter-terror narratives
Kabir Taneja
Iran’s ‘resistance front’ and its bridge with South Asia
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International Affairs | Terrorism Dec 07, 2023

Iran’s ‘resistance front’ and its bridge with South Asia
Kabir Taneja
The Gaza crisis and challenge to future-proof I2U2
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International Affairs Nov 21, 2023

The Gaza crisis and challenge to future-proof I2U2
Kabir Taneja
China's opportunities and challenges in a crisis-ridden West Asia
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International Affairs | China Foreign Policy | Terrorism Oct 22, 2023

China's opportunities and challenges in a crisis-ridden West Asia
Kalpit A Mankikar | Kabir Taneja
China’s opportunities and challenges in a crisis-ridden West Asia
Expert Speak
International Affairs Oct 22, 2023

China’s opportunities and challenges in a crisis-ridden West Asia
Kalpit A Mankikar | Kabir Taneja
Biden’s grandstanding for Israel: Apotheosis of his West Asia Policy
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International Affairs Oct 20, 2023

Biden’s grandstanding for Israel: Apotheosis of his West Asia Policy
Vivek Mishra | Kabir Taneja
Reading Hamas from an Indian security vantage point
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International Affairs | Terrorism Oct 19, 2023

Reading Hamas from an Indian security vantage point
Kabir Taneja
Hamas attack against Israel seeks to counter-shape regional order in West Asia
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International Affairs | Defence and Security Oct 09, 2023

Hamas attack against Israel seeks to counter-shape regional order in West Asia
Kabir Taneja
The contours of an Israel-Saudi Arabia rapprochement
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International Affairs Oct 03, 2023

The contours of an Israel-Saudi Arabia rapprochement
Kabir Taneja
Undercurrents of a strategically vital Gulf at the G20
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International Affairs Sep 12, 2023

Undercurrents of a strategically vital Gulf at the G20
Kabir Taneja
Biden’s elusive search for legacy in West Asia
Expert Speak
International Affairs Aug 24, 2023

Biden’s elusive search for legacy in West Asia
Kabir Taneja | Vivek Mishra
77th Independence Day: Assessing India–West Asia relations
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International Affairs | Economics and Finance Aug 14, 2023

77th Independence Day: Assessing India–West Asia relations
Kabir Taneja
The Jeddah summit was as much about multipolarity as it was about Ukraine
Expert Speak
International Affairs Aug 09, 2023

The Jeddah summit was as much about multipolarity as it was about Ukraine
Kabir Taneja
Behind India’s renewed outreach to an embattled Syria
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International Affairs Jul 25, 2023

Behind India’s renewed outreach to an embattled Syria
Kabir Taneja
Chasing an ‘inclusive government’ in Taliban’s Afghanistan
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International Affairs Jul 14, 2023

Chasing an ‘inclusive government’ in Taliban’s Afghanistan
Kabir Taneja
The shadow of Israel-Iran hostility amidst diplomatic détentes in West Asia
Expert Speak
International Affairs Jun 28, 2023

The shadow of Israel-Iran hostility amidst diplomatic détentes in West Asia
Kabir Taneja
Modi in Cairo: Pulling India–Egypt ties out of a deep freeze
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International Affairs Jun 27, 2023

Modi in Cairo: Pulling India–Egypt ties out of a deep freeze
Kabir Taneja
Afghanistan: Costs and concerns of the Taliban as a security provider
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International Affairs | Terrorism | Internal Security Jun 05, 2023

Afghanistan: Costs and concerns of the Taliban as a security provider
Kabir Taneja
Erdoğan retains power in Türkiye
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International Affairs May 30, 2023

Erdoğan retains power in Türkiye
Kabir Taneja
The Arab League Summit: Saudi Arabia projects authority by hosting Syria and Ukraine
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International Affairs May 25, 2023

The Arab League Summit: Saudi Arabia projects authority by hosting Syria and Ukraine
Kabir Taneja
West Asia as a laboratory of minilaterals for India and the US
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International Affairs May 12, 2023

West Asia as a laboratory of minilaterals for India and the US
Kabir Taneja | Vivek Mishra
Nuclear debates in West Asia since Pokhran II
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Nuclear Security May 09, 2023

Nuclear debates in West Asia since Pokhran II
Kabir Taneja
How northern Syria became a cage for the Islamic State’s core
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International Affairs | Terrorism May 04, 2023

How northern Syria became a cage for the Islamic State’s core
Kabir Taneja
India’s defence outreach towards a fast-changing West Asia
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International Affairs | Indian Foreign Policy | Defence and Security May 02, 2023

India’s defence outreach towards a fast-changing West Asia
Kabir Taneja
Can China deliver in West Asia?
Expert Speak
International Affairs Apr 12, 2023

Can China deliver in West Asia?
Kabir Taneja
Terrorism in Africa's Sahel: The role of France, Russia and the imperatives for India
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International Affairs Apr 04, 2023

Terrorism in Africa's Sahel: The role of France, Russia and the imperatives for India
Kabir Taneja | Abhishek Mishra
How the current great-power competition helps the Taliban in Afghanistan
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International Affairs | Terrorism Mar 18, 2023

How the current great-power competition helps the Taliban in Afghanistan
Kabir Taneja
China brokers a diplomatic thaw between Saudi Arabia and Iran
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International Affairs Mar 13, 2023

China brokers a diplomatic thaw between Saudi Arabia and Iran
Kabir Taneja
The legacy of the Iraq War for the US
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International Affairs | US Foreign Policy Mar 09, 2023

The legacy of the Iraq War for the US
Kabir Taneja