Turkish President Erdoğan has made the issue of establishing a ‘safe zone’ inside Syria a domestic political issue, linked to national security. However, given the complexities of the Syrian crisis, the differences between the United States and Turkey over the expanse of the planned safe zone, and lack of Russian and Iranian support for the plan, the chances of establishing the safe zone appears bleak.
Associate Fellow, IDSA, Dr. Md. Muddassir Quamar’s article on relations between India and the Gulf countries, titled ‘Growing Indo-Gulf Defence and Future Prospects’ has been published in the Oct-Dec issue of Raksha Anirveda.
Associate Fellow, IDSA, Dr. Mohd. Muddassir Quamar’s article on India-Saudi Arabia relations, titled ‘India Intensifies Engagement with Saudi Arabia’ has been published by All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on October 04, 2019.
Associate Fellow, IDSA, Dr. Md. Muddassir Quamar’s article on India-Saudi Arabia energy partnership, titled ‘The Energy Partnership Between India & Saudi Arabia Has Now Acquired A Strategic Component’ has been published by BW Defence.com on October 01, 2019.
Associate Fellow, IDSA, Dr. Md. Muddassir Quamar’s article on PM Modi’s UAE and Bahrain visit, titled ‘Prime Minister’s Visit To UAE And Bahrain Reinvigorates Bilateral Ties’ has been published in All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an External Services Division of AIR, on August 26, 2019.
The visit of the Prime Minister Modi will go a long way in further strengthening political, economic and security ties between India and the Gulf, especially with the UAE which has emerged as New Delhi’s foremost partner in West Asia in the last five years, writes Dr. Quamar.
While India is likely to meet the shortfall in its crude oil imports, the Trump administration’s sanctions on Iran have the potential to either seriously damage India’s ties with Iran or hinder the strategic partnership with the United States.
Associate Fellow, IDSA, Dr. Mohd. Muddassir Quamar’s commentary on Asia Cooperation Dialogue, titled ‘Asia Cooperation Dialogue: Promoting Partnership for Peace and Prosperity’ has been published by All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on May 05, 2019.
Associate Fellow, IDSA, Dr Md Muddassir Quamar’s article on Indo-Gulf relations, titled ‘A New Synergy in Indo-Gulf Relations’ was published by Science, Technology and Security Forum on April 20, 2019.
India understands the significance of investments from the Gulf and seeks to expand defence cooperation with the key regional players. On the other hand, the Gulf countries appreciate India’s growing global stature and strong economic credentials, and hence seek proximity with New Delhi, reads the article.
The best option would be for India to continue to work with individual members of the OIC to establish friendly relations and deepen bilateral cooperation, and work to negate the machinations of Pakistan within the OIC.
Associate Fellow, IDSA, Dr. Mohd. Muddassir Quamar’s article on India-Saudi Arabia relations, titled ‘A New Trajectory in India–Saudi Relations’ was published by the All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on March 12, 2019.
Will Turkey be Able to Establish a ‘Safe Zone’ in Syria?
Turkish President Erdoğan has made the issue of establishing a ‘safe zone’ inside Syria a domestic political issue, linked to national security. However, given the complexities of the Syrian crisis, the differences between the United States and Turkey over the expanse of the planned safe zone, and lack of Russian and Iranian support for the plan, the chances of establishing the safe zone appears bleak.