Putin’s diplomatic jugglery: How Kremlin has maintained close ties with arch-enemies Iran and Israel

The Russian president has built influence in the Middle East by balancing diverse interests.

Dilip Hiro

· May 04, 2019 · 11:30 pm

Why ambitious China and isolated Saudi Arabia have found a common ally in Pakistan

The two countries have stepped in to support Pakistan after the US cut in financial and military aid.

Dilip Hiro

· Mar 09, 2019 · 08:30 pm

From climate change to trade and NATO, Donald Trump seems to be uniting the world (against himself)

We’re entering a new world order on the heels of the collapsed American domination of the past three-quarters of a century.

Dilip Hiro

· Aug 28, 2018 · 08:30 pm

Nuclear deal exit: As EU strives to maintain trade with Iran, will US sanctions have much impact?

The US exit from the Iran nuclear deal has hurt his alliance with EU countries.

Dilip Hiro

· May 27, 2018 · 09:30 pm

How the need for gas and oil prompted US-friendly Turkey to align with Russia and Iran

Turkey has quickly shifted positions based on immediate geopolitical and economic interests.

Dilip Hiro

· Feb 01, 2018 · 07:30 pm

As the Russia-Iran-Turkey alliance expands, the US is reconciled to a lower profile

Qatar has become the alliance’s newest member, thanks to a rash move by the Saudi Crown Prince.

Dilip Hiro

· Dec 09, 2017 · 09:30 pm

Despite a string of failures, a Saudi prince is now an inch away from power, with his father’s help

Muhammad Bin Salman colluded with his father to undermine designated Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Nayef with a series of ill-disguised rebuffs.

Dilip Hiro

· Nov 13, 2017 · 08:30 pm

How Saudi Arabia’s aggressive stance on Qatar, Iran and Yemen could shake up West Asia

Qatar’s embrace of freedom of expression and good ties with Shias threatens Saudi Arabia

Dilip Hiro

· Jul 03, 2017 · 09:30 pm

Understanding the diplomatic storm in the Gulf in the wake of Trump's West Asia visit

Saudi Arabia, egged on by the US president, targets Iran and resists Qatar’s soft-power approach.

Dilip Hiro

· Jun 11, 2017 · 09:30 pm

Saudi Arabia plays Trump on Iran to tilt the balance in West Asia

Saudis convince the US president that Iran – not their own fundamentalism – is a bigger danger for the region.

Dilip Hiro

· May 28, 2017 · 11:30 pm

How the outcome of the Turkish referendum could impact Russia and Turkey’s ties

The fate of the Russian-Turkish honeymoon could be influenced by Erdogan’s performance in the April 16 vote.

Dilip Hiro

· Apr 14, 2017 · 11:30 pm

As US takes a backseat, Russia emerges as the new power broker in West Asia

The Kremlin has asserted itself in the Syrian civil war by organising a ceasefire and proposing a constitution.

Dilip Hiro

· Feb 04, 2017 · 09:30 pm