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Md. Muddassir Quamar is Associate Fellow in the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies & Analyses, New Delhi. He holds a PhD in Middle East studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University. His doctoral thesis examined social developments in Saudi Arabia between 1991 and 2010 within a conceptual framework of Islamic modernism. Dr. Quamar’s areas of interest include Politics & Societies in the Gulf, Middle East Strategic Affairs, and Political Islam.His research papers have appeared in leading international journals such as Contemporary Arab Affairs, Digest of Middle East Studies, Journal of Arabian Studies and Journal of South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. He has co-edited an anthology titled Contemporary Persian Gulf: Essays in Honour of GulshanDietl, Prakash C. Jain and Girijesh Pant, contributed chapters to edited volumes and regularly contributes opinion articles on strategic developments in Middle East and India-Gulf relations. Dr. Quamar has been a visiting fellow in King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, Riyadh and serves as Associate Editor of Contemporary Review of the Middle East (Sage, India).
His publications include:
Rekindling of the Indo-Iranian Ties
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Md. Muddassir Quamar’s article ‘Rekindling of the Indo-Iranian Ties’ has been published on the Raksha Anirveda website on July 13, 2021.
The article discusses the imperatives of the spurt in political contacts with Iran in recent months.
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The geopolitics of OIC activism on Kashmir
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Md. Muddassir Quamar’s article ‘The Geopolitics of OIC Activism on Kashmir’ has been published in Financial Express on July 13, 2021.
The article underlines the historical Pakistani proclivity to use OIC to internationalize the Kashmir issue and the geopolitical competition among members of OIC for continuing its anti-India stand.
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Outcomes of the First Biden-Erdoğan Meeting
While Ankara can take respite in President Biden’s decision to continue discussions on contentious issues, it would have to invest more diplomatic capital to overcome the challenges facing its relations with the US.
Israel-Hamas Clash: What it Means for West Asia?
The Israel-Hamas clash diminishes prospects for the revival of the peace process and strengthens Hamas’ position as the preeminent Palestinian faction.
Israel and Hamas: Fighting an endless battle
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Md. Muddassir Quamar's opinion piece on the ongoing fighting between Israel and Hamas, titled "Israel and Hamas: Fighting an endless battle has been published in The Financial Express.
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China-Iran Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Likely Challenges for India
The growing ties between China and Iran can have challenges for India’s relations with Iran and interests in the Persian Gulf region. Nonetheless, it is unlikely to seriously affect India-Iran bilateral ties that remain robust and have withstood challenges earlier.
India and the Gulf: Prospects for Collaboration in Defense Sector
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Md. Muddassir Quamar’s Op-ed article ‘India and the Gulf: Prospects for Collaboration in Defense Sector’ has been published on the Raksha Anirveda website on April 15, 2021.
The piece emphasises on the greater intent and prospects for India's collaboration with the UAE and Saudi Arabia in the field of defense industry.
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Education System in Saudi Arabia: Of Change and Reforms
Growing Growing India-Saudi Arabia ‘Special Friendship’
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Md. Muddassir Quamar’s Commentary on the growing India-Saudi special friendship and the latest telephonic conversation between PM Modi and Crown Prince Mohammed, titled “Growing India-Saudi Arabia ‘Special Friendship’” has been published by All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an External Services Division of AIR, on March 16, 2021.
Education System in Saudi Arabia Of Change and Reforms
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Md. Muddassir Quamar’s book ‘Education System in Saudi Arabia: Of Change and Reforms’ has been published by Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore.