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West Asia and North Africa Review 2022
Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF

Responses to the Russia-Ukraine War The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war drew mixed responses among the West Asian and North African states based on their national interests and strategic objectives. Most states in the region do not necessarily view Russ

January 24, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, West Asia, Article, Russia-Ukraine War; Israel-Palestine Conflict; Yemen; Libya; Syria; Saudi Arabia; Iran Protest
Critical Assessment of BRI Projects in Iraq
Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), formulated in 2013 consists of two parts: firstly, “Silk Road Economic Belt” (SREB), connecting Central Asia, Iran, Turkey and eventually to Europe and secondly, “Maritime Silk Road” (MSR), originatin

July 07, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy, Article, Iraq; Belt and Road; China; US; Islamic State; Persian Gulf
Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Food Security in Egypt
Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF

On 24 February 2022, Russia launched military campaign against Ukraine after months of posturing, military build-ups and breakdown of the Minsk agreement that failed to resolve the conflict between the Ukrainian government and Russian-backed separati

May 12, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy, West Asia, Russia, Article, Egypt; Nile; Russia; Ukraine; Persian Gulf states; India
West Asian and North African states’ Response to Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF

On 24 February 2022, Russia launched military campaign against Ukraine after months of posturing, military build-ups and breakdown of the Minsk agreement that failed to stall the conflict between Russian-backed separatists in the two breakaway region

March 19, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy, West Asia, Article, Russia, North Africa, Ukraine, Food Security, Oil and Gas, Vladimir Putin
Review of India’s Engagement with West Asia
Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF

The West Asian region is considered as India’s extended neighbourhood. India’s engagement with the region is rooted in history, cultural exchanges and vibrant diaspora. West Asia is crucial for India’s energy needs and economic pursuits. India

February 18, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy, West Asia, Article, New Quad; Afghanistan; UNSC; COVID-19
West Asia: Projections for 2022
Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF

The regional actors in the West Asian region have taken measures towards reconciliation in light of US’ attempts to re-negotiate the 2015 JCPOA; Taliban rule in Afghanistan; economic crises; inequalities perpetuated by COVID-19 and limited success

February 16, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy, West Asia, Article, JCPOA; Social Contract; Libya; Syria; Iraq: Lebanon; Sudan
अबू धाबी में हूती हमले
Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF

अबू धाबी के मुसाफ्फा औद्योगिक शहर में 17 जनवरी 2022 को बैलिस्टिक मिसाइलों और ड्रोन से किए गए हूती वि

February 15, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy, West Asia, Hindi, Article, हौथी, अबू धाबी, एसटीएस, इंडियन डायस्पोरा
West Asia: Looking Back at 2021
Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF

Atmosphere of Reconciliation The atmosphere of reconciliation is a welcome change which is necessary for the volatile region plagued by geopolitical, geo-economic and geo-religious contestations. Saudi Arabia and the UAE in 2021 have taken measur

February 14, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy, West Asia, Article, Saudi Arabia; UAE; Iran; Turkey; Abraham Accords; Civil wars; Israel-Palestine conflict; Great Powers
Houthi Strike at Abu Dhabi
Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF

The Houthi attack using ballistic missiles and drones at an oil refinery in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah Industrial City that killed two Indians and one Pakistani national on 17 January 2022 has drawn attention to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s role in

January 22, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy, West Asia, Article, Houthis; Abu Dhabi; STC; Indian Diaspora
What to Expect from Ebrahim Raisi Presidency in Iran
Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF

Iran’s current Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi has been elected as the new President receiving 61.95 percent of total votes. The presidential election held on 18 June 2021 saw the lowest turnout at 48.8 percent since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Intere

June 30, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy, Article, JCPOA; Ayatollah Khamenei; US; Gulf states
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