Samruddhi Pathak

Publication

India-Oman Space Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges

Countries like the US, China, Russia and France are significantly increasing their space programme budgets. West Asian countries like the UAE and Oman are investing in space programmes and collaborating with India to develop space technology. This research explores India-Oman space cooperation and its implications for West Asia’s regional space security objectives and politics. The article argues that India and Oman have the potential to forge a robust space cooperation through strategic capabilities despite challenges due to competition and policy gaps. The research undertakes a descriptive and analytical approach followed by policy recommendations and relies largely on primary resources.