A New Great Game: Has India lost in Afghanistan? Check again
By Shakti Sinha The breast-beating in some strategic circles in Delhi over the perceived loss of India’s influence in Afghanistan is based on a misreading of the Afghan people. The stereotype fostered and perpetuated by this group sees the Afghans as prone to violence, and the country mired in perpetual conflict. The myth about it […]
What corona-induced economic crisis means for Gulf region
By Rushali Saha The Gulf economies have been facing a double-edged sword with the crude oil prices dropping to negative and the rapid spread of coronavirus, especially in Iran which has emerged as the epicentre of the crisis in Middle East. Although the virus has wreaked havoc around the world, the Gulf countries have been […]