Talmiz Ahmad

Talmiz Ahmad

The author is the former ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE, and Ram Sathe Chair for International Studies, Symbiosis International University, Pune
Will West Asia become ground-zero for ending Euro-Atlantic dominance?Will West Asia become ground-zero for ending Euro-Atlantic dominance?

Will West Asia become ground-zero for ending Euro-Atlantic dominance?

Three months after the announcement of the Beijing Accord that, with Chinese mediation, normalised relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia…

2 years ago
After the Saudi-Iran agreement, has West Asia entered a de-Americanised era?After the Saudi-Iran agreement, has West Asia entered a de-Americanised era?

After the Saudi-Iran agreement, has West Asia entered a de-Americanised era?

The agreement announced in Beijing on 10 March between Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore diplomatic ties after a seven-year…

2 years ago
Why Egyptian President al-Sisi’s visit can expand India’s strategic horizonsWhy Egyptian President al-Sisi’s visit can expand India’s strategic horizons

Why Egyptian President al-Sisi’s visit can expand India’s strategic horizons

India’s invitation to the Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations is…

2 years ago
Is shared influence between China and the US the new normal in West Asia?Is shared influence between China and the US the new normal in West Asia?

Is shared influence between China and the US the new normal in West Asia?

Between 7-9 December, Riyadh hosted three summits: a bilateral summit, a summit involving the leaders of the six-member Gulf Cooperation…

2 years ago
The Ukraine war shapes a new world order – unipolarity crumbles to give way to multipolarity—Part 2The Ukraine war shapes a new world order – unipolarity crumbles to give way to multipolarity—Part 2

The Ukraine war shapes a new world order – unipolarity crumbles to give way to multipolarity—Part 2

<p> (In Part-1 of this article the author argues that the war in Ukraine may be the culmination of a failed attempt…

3 years ago
The Ukraine war shapes a new world order – unipolarity crumbles to give way to multipolarity—Part 1The Ukraine war shapes a new world order – unipolarity crumbles to give way to multipolarity—Part 1

The Ukraine war shapes a new world order – unipolarity crumbles to give way to multipolarity—Part 1

<p> As Russian troops commenced military operations in Ukraine on 24 February, the reverberations of this event are being felt…

3 years ago
What does the Ukraine conflict mean for West Asia?What does the Ukraine conflict mean for West Asia?

What does the Ukraine conflict mean for West Asia?

<p> <strong>Western commentators are struggling to describe the significance of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Fareed Zakaria has described it…

3 years ago
Is Turkey once again veering towards a “zero-problems” foreign policy?Is Turkey once again veering towards a “zero-problems” foreign policy?

Is Turkey once again veering towards a “zero-problems” foreign policy?

<p> On January 14, special envoys from Turkey and Armenia met in Moscow to discuss normalisation of diplomatic ties that…

3 years ago
Israel’s outreach to the Arab world: opportunities and pitfalls for regional securityIsrael’s outreach to the Arab world: opportunities and pitfalls for regional security

Israel’s outreach to the Arab world: opportunities and pitfalls for regional security

<p> <strong>In August last year, then President Donald Trump dramatically announced that Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had…

3 years ago
Iran nuclear talks — Is West Asia being dragged to the edge of conflict?Iran nuclear talks — Is West Asia being dragged to the edge of conflict?

Iran nuclear talks — Is West Asia being dragged to the edge of conflict?

<p> The first round of the renewed talks relating to reviving the nuclear agreement with Iran was suspended on December…

4 years ago
What does Taliban’s triumph mean for political Islam?What does Taliban’s triumph mean for political Islam?

What does Taliban’s triumph mean for political Islam?

<p> The last six weeks have witnessed some dramatic developments in the fortunes of groups and movements that espouse Islam…

4 years ago
India Narrative Special: Gandhi Peace Prize for Oman’s former ruler Sultan Qabous, honours a proud legacyIndia Narrative Special: Gandhi Peace Prize for Oman’s former ruler Sultan Qabous, honours a proud legacy

India Narrative Special: Gandhi Peace Prize for Oman’s former ruler Sultan Qabous, honours a proud legacy

<p> <strong>On 22 March, the jury of India’s prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize announced that the award for 2019 would be…

4 years ago