Assistant Director, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col Rajeev Agarwal’s opinion piece ‘Israel needs to fight a smart war, have a smarter exit strategy’ has been published in ‘The Economic Times’ on 03 November 2023.

Israel needs a smart war plan. It cannot afford anymore strikes killing civilians in camps or hospital, says Col Agarwal.

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Assistant Director, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col Rajeev Agarwal’s brief analysis ‘As Israel 'gradually expands' ground operations into Gaza amidst mounting international pressure, will it prevail?’ has been published in First Post on 29 October 2023.

Despite all the challenges and pressures, Israel stands defiant and resolute. It is banking on its military superiority and the support from its staunchest ally, the US, says Col Agarwal.

Assistant Director, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col Rajeev Agarwal’s brief analysis ‘Israel faces multiple challenges as initial outrage of Hamas terror wears off’ has been published in First Post, on 19 October 2023.

Tough decisions await Israel which are likely to have long lasting if not permanent imprint on the future of Israel and Palestine, says Col Agarwal.

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Assistant Director, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col Rajeev Agarwal's article ‘Another War, Another successful Indian Evacuation’ has been published in ‘The Pioneer’ on 15 October 2023.

India’s steadfast commitment to the safety of its citizens, both at home and abroad, is exemplified through a series of daring rescue operations. From evacuating citizens in conflict zones like Yemen and Afghanistan, to aiding nations in distress after disasters, India’s ‘Indians First’ policy remains unwavering, says Col Agarwal.

Assistant Director, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col Rajeev Agarwal's analysis 'How Hamas compares with the Israeli military machine' has been published in India Today on 14 October 2023.

The write up is a broad comparison between the military might of Israel and Hamas which reveals that it is a war of two unequal forces. Israel has a well-organised, structured and equipped modern military, while Hamas has fighters who have been trained as any other terrorist organisation in basic combat.

Assistant Director Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col Rajeev Agarwal’s opinion Piece ‘Hamas attacking Israel from Gaza was a war waiting to happen’ has been published in India Today on 09 October 2023.

Assistant Director, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col Rajeev Agarwal’s article ‘After the G20, Can India Make Progress on UN Security Council Reform?’ has been published in ‘The Diplomat’ on 25 September 2023.

It’s the holy grail of Indian diplomacy, and the prospects look brighter than ever before, says Col Agarwal.

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Assistant Director, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col Rajeev Agarwal’s analysis ‘Bharat’ aces G20, setting new benchmarks for a 21st century world order’ has been published in WION on 09 September 2023.

The G20 presidency of India has been spectacular and pathbreaking. The benchmarks it has set will be difficult to match in the future. It has once again re-affirmed India’s global leadership status, says Col Agarwal.

Assistant Director Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col Rajeev Agarwal’s research paper ‘India’s Strategic Partnership with the UAE: A Key Pillar of India’s Outreach in West Asia’ has been published in Indian Foreign Affairs Journal, Vol. 17, No. 1-2, January–June 2022, 15-28.

India-UAE strategic partnership is a game changer for India in the West Asian region, says Col Agarwal.

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Assistant Director, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col Rajeev Agarwal’s brief analysis ‘BRICS and West Asia: How a strategic realignment is taking shape in global order’ has been published in First Post on 26 August 2023.

With its strategic location, economic strength and critical fossil energy reserves, the West Asian nations are an important addition and present an opportunity for the BRICS, says Col Agarwal.

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