How do the deepening strategic and technological ties between India and Israel coexist with India’s historical and diplomatic support for Palestinian statehood, and what does this dual engagement reveal about the pragmatism and normative orientation of India’s West Asia policy?

India’s Dual Engagement with Israel and Palestine: Strategic Pragmatism and Normative Balancing in West Asia Policy Introduction India’s West Asia policy today is marked by a nuanced dual engagement: on one hand, it maintains deepening strategic, technological, and defense ties with Israel; on the other, it sustains its diplomatic, developmental, and moral support for the … Continue reading How do the deepening strategic and technological ties between India and Israel coexist with India’s historical and diplomatic support for Palestinian statehood, and what does this dual engagement reveal about the pragmatism and normative orientation of India’s West Asia policy?

How does the emergence of the ‘West Asia Quad’ (I2U2) align with and advance the objectives of India’s ‘Look West’ policy in the evolving regional geopolitical landscape?

The ‘West Asia Quad’ (I2U2) and India’s ‘Look West’ Policy: Strategic Alignment in a Changing Regional Order Abstract The formation of the I2U2 grouping—comprising India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United States—represents a significant shift in the strategic landscape of West Asia (Middle East) and marks the institutionalization of minilateral diplomacy in … Continue reading How does the emergence of the ‘West Asia Quad’ (I2U2) align with and advance the objectives of India’s ‘Look West’ policy in the evolving regional geopolitical landscape?