The End of India’s Reluctant West Asian Policy

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  • Omair Anas Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara

Keywords:

India, West Asia, Israel, Non-Aligned Movement, Hindu-Nationalism

Abstract

This study explores the challenges facing Indian foreign policy in West Asia, especially the attempt to balance the forces in the Arab Region in light of competition between West Asian states to spread their influence. It argues that Arab countries have demonstrated a willingness to see India undertake a greater role in maintaining peace and stability in the region. But Indian strategies seem limited, not only requiring bilateral collaboration, but also to rationalize their competitive relations at the regional and global levels. The study argues that India must redraw its strategic vision of the region, as well as its regional and global partnerships with China, Pakistan, Russia and the United States, a process that will undoubtedly have repercussions for India's traditional reluctant West Asia policy.

Author Biography

  • Omair Anas, Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara
    Indian Researcher, Professor of International Relations, Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara.

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Vol. 6 No. 035 (2018): Issue 035

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