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India’s IMEC Ambition and the Crisis in the Gulf

Abstract This article analyses the geopolitical and security exposure of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) in light of ongoing conflict across West Asia and the Persian Gulf. Originally conceived as a flagship multimodal network designed to institutionalise Eurasian trade, energy, and digital connectivity—while cementing India's position as a critical global trade node and a …

Map and illustration of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), which the US sees as a potential pathway to normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Modi–Trump at the G7: Shaping Global Resilience

The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit has largely been viewed through the lens of bilateral diplomacy. Much of the commentary focused on trade negotiations, regional tensions, and the state of India- U.S. relations. Yet doing so risks overlooking the more important story. …

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2026 in Evian, France.

From Energy Dependence to Strategic Partnership: India, the UAE, and the Emerging Security Architecture of West Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s May 2026 visit to the United Arab Emirates took place at a particularly sensitive geopolitical moment. The ongoing tensions surrounding the U.S.–Iran confrontation, instability in the Gulf, threats to maritime routes, and uncertainty regarding the future regional order transformed the visit from a routine diplomatic engagement into a strategic signal. However, …

India, the UAE, and the Emerging Security Architecture of West Asia

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