West Asia Policy

INDIA-ISRAEL RELATIONS: A SPECIAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Prime Minister Modi’s 2026 Israel visit upgraded ties to a Special Strategic Partnership, expanding cooperation in critical technologies and linking UPI with MASAV. India pursues strategic multialignment, balancing Israel ties with Arab interests. Reviving I2U2 and IMEC remains vital to protect diaspora and regional stability.

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INDIA JOIN TRUMP’S BOARD OF PEACE: STRATEGIC BALANCING OR DIPLOMATIC NECESSITY?

India joins the US-led Board of Peace as an Observer, practicing strategic hedging. It safeguards trade and technology ties under Pax Silica while upholding UN centrality. With Pakistan as a member, India balances risks of bypassing multilateral norms and protects interests in West Asia and governance.

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INDIA-OMAN RELATIONS: STATUS, SIGNIFICANCE, CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

India–Oman ties, central to India’s West Asia policy, have deepened into a strategic partnership anchored in defence, trade and culture. Duqm Port access and Hormuz proximity enhance maritime security. The proposed CEPA promises trade growth, while alignment with Oman Vision 2040 can offset regional instability and Chinese influence.

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