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Talmiz Ahmad

Talmiz Ahmad is an author and former Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE. He holds the Ram Sathe Chair for International Studies, Symbiosis International University, Pune, India.

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Skepticism surrounds imminent US-Taliban peace deal

February 20, 2020

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Modi’s India can do its bit for Middle East and Gulf stability

May 24, 2019

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Saudi Arabia and India pledge to promote regional security

February 21, 2019

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Netanyahu banks on his ruthless streak to win election

January 25, 2019

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US withdrawal would signal new phase in Syrian imbroglio

January 11, 2019

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Bleak outlook for Palestinians in 2019

Last month exhibited every negative aspect pertaining to the Israel-Palestine conflict: Division, hatred and violence.

January 04, 2019

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Palermo conference tries to tame Libyan factions

November 23, 2018

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Will Al-Sistani step in to break Iraq’s political deadlock?

November 16, 2018

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Regional war averted for now but Syrians continue to suffer

July 06, 2018

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What do new changes in US officialdom mean?

On March 13, US President Donald Trump announced the removal of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and his replacement by CIA Director Mike Pompeo, with CIA veteran Gina Haspel succeeding the latter as the agency’s head. Nine days later, Trump sacked National Security Adviser (NSA) H.R.

March 30, 2018