Issue Briefs

Rohingya Crisis: Security Concerns and Diplomacy Dilemma for India
The Rohingya crisis, stemming from the persecution of the minority Rohingya Muslim population in Myanmar in recent years, has garnered significant attention in India. The illegal migration of Rohingyas seeking refuge from Myanmar is increasingly viewed as a considerable security threat within India.
Fall of Bashar Al-Assad: What it Means for the Region and India
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's government marks a significant turning point in the Western Asia region. Assad was overthrown by a quick onslaught by opposition troops commanded by Ahmad al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, following more about 13 years of civil war and international sanctions.
Emergence of Terrorism in Central Asia: Roots, Drivers, and Implications
Central Asia, which includes Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, has always been regarded as a stable and safe region, but the recent incidents of terrorism, linked to this region and perpetuated by ISIS-Khorasan (IS-KP), have caused significant concern both regionally and globally.



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India–Saudi Arabia Ties Today: Emerging Multifaceted Partnership amidst Geopolitical Churning
Mohammed Badrul Alam
Indo-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations are multidimensional and have withstood complex challenges and tectonic shifts amidst contemporary geopolitical tumult, globally and regionally.
Uzbekistan Foreign Minister’s Visit and India's Quiet Pivot to Central Asia
Mohammed Shoaib Raza
India and Uzbekistan deepen ties with ambitious trade targets, critical minerals cooperation, and diversified connectivity, signalling New Delhi’s pragmatic, long-term pivot towards Central Asia’s strategic landscape.
Escalation and Uncertainty: How the Iran War is Reshaping West Asia
Md. Muddassir Quamar
Five months after US-Israeli strikes, the Iran conflict has expanded into a destabilising regional crisis, fracturing Gulf unity and threatening global energy security. Diplomatic resolution remains urgently needed.