Middle East

Strategic evaluation of Middle East conflicts, regional rivalries, energy security, Israel–Iran dynamics, and great power competition in West Asia.

Lebanon’s kinetic cyberattacks: Disrupting communication devices reveal a new frontier in warfare.

Sharing an analysis of mine published in EconomicTimes regarding how exploding devices in Lebanon have added a new dimension to future warfare. Some quotes :-“Governments and militaries will need to rethink their cybersecurity strategies, as attacks could now have both digital…

Can Israelis endure Netanyahu’s Gambles for his Political Survival, Creating Multifront Security Threats?

The bodies of six hostages who were killed in Gaza have been recovered, setting off nationwide protests and labor union strikes against the actions of the Netanyahu government. These protestors believe that the government is postponing a hostage agreement with…

Gaza to Iran: Can Frustrated Netanyahu’s Overdrive to Expand War in the Middle East be Controlled?

Sharing details of my analysis published in Journal of Indian Ocean Studies, of Society of Indian Ocean Studies, titled ‘Gaza to Iran: Can Frustrated Netanyahu’s Overdrive to Expand War in Middle-East be Controlled’. Available at Print Publication, India ISBN 0972-3080,…

Interview with Indian General Asthana (Retired) about The Gaza War: “Until A Two States Solution that Is Acceptable To Both Parties Is Reached, the Israel Palestine Conflict will Persist”

Sharing an incisive interview of mine by Global Review (Germany) about specific exploratory Current Global Issues. The interviewer is Mr Ralf Ostner. The interview has posed questions from Western perspective. The Interview is in two parts. This is the first…

Is Netanyahu’s Approach in Gaza Becoming Too Costly for All Stakeholders?

Sharing an analysis of mine published in Modern Diplomacy (European Union). Important Issues:–The dimensions and contours of expanding Conflict.-Aim & Strategy of Hamas (Current and Future).-Netanyahu’s Aim, Strategy and Criticism (Declared and Implied)-Discomfort and compulsions of US.-Post War Gaza (Options…

Humanitarian Crisis Worsens as Israel-Hamas Conflict Extends into Southern Gaza

Sharing an analysis of mine published in TheSundayGuardian As US vetoes UNSC resolution for ceasefire, it emboldens Israel to continue disproportionate collateral damage and civilian casualties, of course with ‘advice’ to minimise casualties, which has no effect on ground. Imp…