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Iran
What Iran May Expect from Trump 2.0


Ruchi Sharma

Considering Trump's unwavering support for the 'America First' policy and his withdrawal of the United States from foreign entanglements, alongside Israel's concerns regarding Iran's nuclear advancements, limiting Iran's capabilities would likely be a primary focus of his agenda. Nevertheless, given Iran’s internal it is yet to be determined whether his initiatives will lead to increased instability or offer a glimmer of hope for the region.

Quad
Quad 2024: Enhanced Alignment and A Shared Vision for the Indo-Pacific


Imran Khurshid

New Delhi viewed the summit as reinforcing India's commitment to a rules-based international order, addressing regional security concerns, and enhancing maritime cooperation. The focus on critical and emerging technologies, supply chain resilience, development of port and logistic infrastructure, and maritime domain awareness initiatives were areas where India saw tangible benefits.

India-Iran
Future of Iran-India Cooperation in Chabahar


Jafar Haghpanah

India could play a pivotal role, given its excellent relations with the US and its pragmatic approach to issues in the region, which could ultimately lower tensions and benefit the Chabahar project in the sense that both countries could then find the atmosphere conducive to work closely together to tap the thus-far unrealised potential of the project.

Afghanistan Refugee
No Country for Afghan Refugees: Mass Deportations of Afghans from Pakistan and Iran


Ruchi Sharma

This article focuses on the recent moves by both Pakistan and Iran to deport large number of Afghan refugees back to Afghanistan and seeks to analyse the issues associated with such a policy measure. It concludes that both countries need to adopt a humane approach to these refugees and encourage voluntary return rather than push them forcibly into a country where they are not sure of their future.