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Rakesh Sood

Snowballing Saudi-Iranian rivalry spells greater conflict and uncertainty in West Asia

Shifting alliances and rising nationalism may bring the situation to a head in 2018.

Rakesh Sood
· Dec 07, 2017 · 09:30 pm
From handshakes to hugs: Modi's US visit has ensured there are no more ‘hesitations of history’

There was a perceptible shift in the mood of the official delegation from ‘caution’ to ‘satisfaction’ at the conclusion of the visit.

Rakesh Sood
· Jun 30, 2017 · 06:30 am
From a press leak and a tweet to beheadings and ICJ: The story behind the Indo-Pak standoff

As Indo-Pak relations hit rock bottom, the civil-military standoff in Pakistan has flared into the open. Could there be a link between the two?

Rakesh Sood
· May 18, 2017 · 08:00 am

India-Pakistan: Beyond blame games and media grand-standing

It is clear that Modi government wants a dialogue. But the two countries have to manage expectations.

Rakesh Sood
· Dec 12, 2015 · 09:00 am