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The writer is a former Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Opinion
    Modi's visit to Palestine to reshape Mideast ties

    The Prime Minister will also announce financial and technical support to the Palestinian Authority at Ramallah.

    7 Feb 2018 12:14 AM IST

    Iran President Hassan Rouhani. (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    Persian Spring' rattles Tehran, won't shake it

    Unlike 2009, when the demonstrations began from Tehran, now the agitations are from smaller provincial centres.

    5 Jan 2018 3:11 AM IST

    At present, no country or group is pursuing a peace process to reconcile these estranged nations with confidence-building measures and promotion of dialogue.Sunday Chronicle
    Warning! quicksand ahead in West Asia

    The restoration of the “legitimate†government of Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi, in whose name the war was initiated,...

    31 Dec 2017 12:17 AM IST

    The world waited with bated breath since Monday amid reports of delay in President Donald Trumps statement. (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    Trump plays with fire in shift on Jerusalem

    Though 160 countries have diplomatic ties with Israel, not one of them has accepted Jerusalem as its capital.

    8 Dec 2017 2:41 AM IST

    At least eight people were killed and 11 others injured in the attack, while the suspect was arrested. (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    After ISIS' fall in Syria-Iraq & lone wolf' hits, bigger challenges...

    The latest New York attack has revived the debate on the factors that radicalise Muslims and lead them to perpetrate...

    4 Nov 2017 1:22 AM IST

    Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Amid Mideast turmoil, Saudis look to Moscow

    The King's visit has also taken bilateral ties into the new area of defence cooperation.

    11 Oct 2017 12:40 AM IST

    US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    Kim-Don row: World is at risk

    Finally, the US would have no option but to deal directly with North Korea, jointly with China.

    25 Aug 2017 7:37 AM IST

    US President Donald TrumpOpinion
    If Trump axes Iran deal, world unsafe

    Mr Trump also called the agreement the dumbest deal .

    18 Aug 2017 12:46 AM IST

    Islamic State fighters (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    Jihad to proliferate despite blow to ISIS

    Turkey has also boosted its military presence in Kurdish areas in northern Syria.

    5 July 2017 12:45 AM IST

    President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Saudi royal shift may lead to adventurism

    Over the last two years, the deputy crown prince has steadily encroached on his senior royal's domain.

    27 Jun 2017 7:23 AM IST

    US President Donald Trump, center left, walks with Saudi King Salman, center right, during a welcome ceremony at the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Targeting Iran: Trump raises the danger level

    Trump has structured a powerful, sect-based alliance against Iran and its allies.

    25 May 2017 2:08 AM IST

    President Donald Trump walks down the stairs of Air Force One during his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Can disruptive' Trump strike West Asia deal?

    It would be fruitful if Trump's energy and propensity for deal-making were to be channelled towards diplomacy and...

    15 May 2017 12:53 AM IST

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