Israel Palestine Conflict

What does Iran’s rocking of the status quo mean for West Asia and the world?

After the Ukraine War, India has re-asserted strategic independence in foreign and security policy, first over the Israel-Hamas War and now, Iran’s anti-terror attacks on Pakistani targets

Vantage | Is Israel risking a new war in Lebanon?

Israel launched a cross-border attack and made a rare announcement about it. Is Israel trying to send a message to Hezbollah?

Vantage | Why Europe plans to send its own warships to Red Sea

Most European ports depend on the Red Sea. As a result, trade is down; EU exports dropped 2 percent in December, while imports fell 3.1 percent

Israel’s Gaza goals need to be more strategic than retaliatory violence

The Israeli leadership must understand that the Palestinian political question cannot be sidelined indefinitely

How Iran’s 'surgical strike' on Pakistan-based terror groups shows Tehran’s confidence

Iran is emboldened by the recent activities of its proxies in Israel, Lebanon, and Yemen. Tehran is also encouraged by the realisation that Pakistan has a caretaker government and the country is in turmoil

Vantage | How a divided world allows Houthis to hold global trade hostage

No one wants to be the bad cop against the Houthis. They fear it will be seen as anti-Palestine

How India’s vote in UN on Palestine reflects continuity, not a shift in policy

India’s vote at the UN on the question of Palestine is reflective of the principle of proportionality; it shows no shift in policy but continuity

Provoked and attacked, will Iran take the bait?

Iran has been known to be resilient and patient. It has chosen its own methods at extracting revenge, which do not necessarily involve direct military conflict

Vantage | South Africa's Palestine connection and why it's suing Israel for genocide

Anti-apartheid activists were close to the Palestinian leaders — consider Nelson Mandela and Palestinian political leader Yasser Arafat; they met multiple times and also shared a similar vision

Vantage | Why boycotting burgers or shoes won't stop Israel-Hamas war

The legal battle between McDonald's Malaysia and BDS sheds light on the intersection of corporate responsibility, geopolitics and the complexities of global boycott movements