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The writer is a former Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia
    External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj addresses as guest of honour at the 46th foreign ministers meeting of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Abu Dhabi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    OIC choice: Start afresh, or stick to old enmities?

    The minister's remarks resonated with the history, values and interests of the entire assemblage.

    5 March 2019 1:32 AM IST

    External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday briefed the opposition leades over the IAF strike at terror camps deep across the Line of Control.(Photo: ANI)Opinion
    A fresh chance for OIC, India to reset their ties

    The first meeting of Islamic foreign ministers was held in Jeddah in March 1970 and the OIC was formally launched in...

    27 Feb 2019 2:00 AM IST

    Journalist Jamal Khashoggi (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    MBS' visit gives India a chance to reshape ties

    Both countries are committed to establishing long-term energy ties based on investments and joint ventures.

    18 Feb 2019 1:16 AM IST

    Donald TrumpOpinion
    In Syria, Trump confounds his enemies and friends

    Trump's withdrawal announcement has set all interested parties scampering to seek the best advantage for themselves.

    29 Jan 2019 7:28 AM IST

    Bashar al-AssadOpinion
    In turbulent Mideast, many jostle for advantage

    Bashar al-Assad and then as the principal diplomatic arbiter in regional politics.

    27 Dec 2018 12:58 AM IST

    Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalistOpinion
    The disappearance' of Khashoggi: For Saudis, little real change likely

    Khashoggi welcomed the Arab Spring in 2011 as a renaissance in the Arab political order.

    12 Oct 2018 12:42 AM IST

    President Vladimir PutinOpinion
    The scenario in Syria gets more dangerous

    The bringing down of the Russian aircraft has created fresh uncertainties in the complex Syrian scenario.

    3 Oct 2018 7:49 AM IST

    The Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in West Bengal to address a political rally on July 16. (Photo: File)Opinion
    In new Mideast vision, India could play a role

    The scenario has been further complicated by the disruptive policies and pronouncements of US President Donald Trump.

    11 Aug 2018 4:58 AM IST

    Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Indias Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their talks at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Uncertainty in Mideast: Helsinki hopes dashed

    We will know soon if the ongoing competitions and rivalries will be addressed through statesmanship or descend into a...

    21 July 2018 7:26 AM IST

    Donald TrumpOpinion
    2 summits & shaping of a new world order

    With China and India, the SCO has the world's two fastest-growing economies.

    3 July 2018 1:00 AM IST

    US President Donald TrumpOpinion
    Trump makes the world a more dangerous place

    Trump also seems motivated by the old American dream of seeking regime change in Tehran.

    11 May 2018 7:30 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the inauguration of 10th edition of DefExpo 2018, a biennial exhibition of weapons and military hardware, at Tiruvidandhai, on the outskirts of Chennai on Thursday. (Photo: DC)Opinion
    India & Commonwealth: Renewal or burial?

    The Commonwealth seems to be at a crossroads at present mainly because Britain has voted to leave the EU.

    18 April 2018 8:04 AM IST

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