China and the Gulf Arab States: Petrochemicals Partners
The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that peak oil demand will occur within this decade as the global shift towards renewable energy accelerates. Sweeping...
India and the UAE: “Partners in Progress”
Over the past decade, India’s ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have strengthened significantly across multiple domains. India’s “Think West” policy has strategically...
Xi Jinping’s Visit to Europe: More Dialogue than Deliverables
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent five-day visit to France, Serbia, and Hungary occurred amidst heightened tensions with many European countries, driven by disputes over...
Iran: Running Out of Time to Avoid Running Out of Water?
Water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, is posing a serious threat to global “hotspots” with Iran among the most vulnerable. Iran is swiftly approaching...
Iraq’s “Development Road”: Rough Terrain Ahead
Meeting in Baghdad on April 22, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia‘ al-Sudani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the latter making his first visit...