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Talmiz Ahmad
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The writer is a former Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia
    External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj addresses as guest of honour at the 46th foreign ministers meeting of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Abu Dhabi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    OIC choice: Start afresh, or stick to old enmities?

    The minister's remarks resonated with the history, values and interests of the entire assemblage.

    5 March 2019 12:05 AM IST

    Saudi Arabia in 2017 rounded up dozens of royal family members, current and former senior officials in a crackdown on corruption that has also strengthened the power of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Photo: File)Opinion
    A fresh chance for OIC, India to reset their ties

    Given the painful history of India's association with the OIC, this announcement was nothing short of a bombshell.

    27 Feb 2019 1:39 AM IST

    Journalist Jamal Khashoggi has not been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul more than two weeks ago, amid persistent reports he was killed inside. (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    MBS' visit gives India a chance to reshape ties

    Both countries are committed to establishing long-term energy ties based on investments and joint ventures.

    18 Feb 2019 12:50 AM IST

    US President Donald TrumpOpinion
    In Syria, Trump confounds his enemies and friends

    With the US committed to withdrawal, Turkey faces two immediate challenges.

    29 Jan 2019 12:51 AM IST

    Donald Trump ordered the creation of a sixth branch. (Photo: Pixabay)Opinion
    In turbulent Mideast, many jostle for advantage

    Russia will remain the sole major power in West Asia to shape the contours of regional politics.

    27 Dec 2018 7:39 AM IST

    Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalistOpinion
    The disappearance' of Khashoggi: For Saudis, little real change likely

    Khashoggi welcomed the Arab Spring in 2011 as a renaissance in the Arab political order.

    12 Oct 2018 2:05 AM IST

    Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: AP)Opinion
    The scenario in Syria gets more dangerous

    The bringing down of the Russian aircraft has created fresh uncertainties in the complex Syrian scenario.

    3 Oct 2018 1:36 AM IST

    GCC secretary-general Abdullatif bin Rashid al Zayani (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    In new Mideast vision, India could play a role

    Amid the pessimism and hopelessness that has shrouded West Asia over the past few years, Mr Zayani's voice is an...

    11 Aug 2018 2:06 AM IST

    US President Donald Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on July 16. (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    Uncertainty in Mideast: Helsinki hopes dashed

    Mr Putin's resurrection of an agreement that has been lost in the fog of history has led to considerable discussion in...

    21 July 2018 12:21 AM IST

    President Donald TrumpOpinion
    2 summits & shaping of a new world order

    With China and India, the SCO has the world's two fastest-growing economies.

    3 July 2018 5:38 AM IST

    US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Trump makes the world a more dangerous place

    Trump also seems motivated by the old American dream of seeking regime change in Tehran.

    11 May 2018 6:35 AM IST

    PM Narendra ModiOpinion
    India & Commonwealth: Renewal or burial?

    The Commonwealth seems to be at a crossroads at present mainly because Britain has voted to leave the EU.

    18 April 2018 12:45 AM IST

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