Pezeshkian’s Visit to Pakistan Hailed as ‘New Era’ in Regional Ties
In a calculated reset of regional ties, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian chose Pakistan as the destination for his first international...
CLAWS West Asia Newsletter I 16 – 31 July 2025
West Asia Dispatch | Volume 1 | No.10 This edition of West Asia Dispatch looks at key geopolitical, security, and...
CLAWS Turkey Defence Dispatch
The first issue of Türkiye Defence Dispatch by CLAWS presents a deep dive into Türkiye's rapidly expanding defence sector, anchored...
Diplomacy in Writing, Deterrence in Action: U.S. and Iran Engage in a ‘He Said-She Said’ Battle of Messages and Military Threats
Abstract Amidst a standoff marked by sanctions and sabre-rattling, Tehran has responded to US President Donald Trump’s letter on nuclear...
Timing, Tactics, and the Endgame: The Israel-Iran Conflict
The Israel-Iran confrontation enters its sixth day as both sides continue to trade daily strikes, fanning the fear of a...
Why the world ignored role of Turkiye in Indo-Pak conflict
Originally published at https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/why-the-world-ignored-role-of-turkiye-in-indo-pak-conflict/ THE four-day intense standoff between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor was marked by violations and...
Reactions to Indo-Pak Ceasefire
INDIA Dr. S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister, India https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1921183635274608685 “India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage...
Strategic Stances on Pahalgam
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CLAWS West Asia Newsletter I 16 – 30 April 2025
This edition of the CLAWS West Asia Dispatch presents a comprehensive account of key geopolitical developments across West Asia during...
Condolences, Condemnations and Silence: India’s neighborhood reacts to Pahalgam (West Asia)
On April 22, a group of terrorists struck the Baisaran meadow in Kashmir’s Pahalgam and killed 26 male tourists. The...
U.S. Iran Nuclear Negotiations: An Explainer
From writing each other letters to quite literally pulling out the big guns, the U.S. and Iran have tried it...
CLAWS West Asia Newsletter I 01 – 15 April 2025
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CLAWS West Asia Newsletter I 16 – 31 March 2025
West Asia Dispatch | Volume 1 | No. 4 Download the Newsletter
CLAWS West Asia Newsletter 01 – 15 March 2025
West Asia Dispatch | Volume I | No. 3 West Asia remains volatile with escalating conflicts and strategic realignments. Sectarian...
Energy, Trade and Beyond: Qatar Emir’s latest visit to India boosts bilateral ties
When Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani landed in New Delhi for a two-day visit, he didn’t receive the...
Trump’s proposal for Gaza takeover stirs tension in West Asia
Two weeks into the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, on Tuesday, February 4, U.S. President Donald Trump stood next to Israeli Prime Minister...
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