Former CIA analyst Bruce Riedel said that the Pulwama terrorist attack will be the first serious challenge of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's administration.
Modi govt spent a lot of energy to make India-Saudi relations stronger, but rapidly evolving geopolitics have created a difficult situation for New Delhi.
The Saudis, Israelis and New Delhi didn’t want the two visits to take place so close to each other, given that the two countries are seen to be sworn diplomatic antagonists.
New Delhi: During Operation Sindoor, the United States which had received intelligence suggesting that India had launched BrahMos cruise missiles to strike targets inside...
An odd time for the visit, even without Pulwama, which happened after it was planned. Saudi Arabia’s rock solid commitment to Pakistan – emotionally deeper than what Pakistan shares with China – is a fact of life we must accept. We can and should create an independent relationship with KSA, as with Iran and Israel, that works for both sides. If there is a desire to break the impasse’ with Pakistan, the Saudis would be happy to offer their good offices. However, at a time when military options against Pakistan are being evaluated, one cannot expect any sort of endorsement or support from KSA. Although it may never be expressed openly, the well being of India’s 180 Muslims is important to Saudi Arabia, whose King’s official title designates him as the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Why Prince, our 56 inch wala PM has not uttered a word against Pakistan. He is ashamed to mention Pakistan. What a brave PM. Whah DARPOK Modi Wah.
An odd time for the visit, even without Pulwama, which happened after it was planned. Saudi Arabia’s rock solid commitment to Pakistan – emotionally deeper than what Pakistan shares with China – is a fact of life we must accept. We can and should create an independent relationship with KSA, as with Iran and Israel, that works for both sides. If there is a desire to break the impasse’ with Pakistan, the Saudis would be happy to offer their good offices. However, at a time when military options against Pakistan are being evaluated, one cannot expect any sort of endorsement or support from KSA. Although it may never be expressed openly, the well being of India’s 180 Muslims is important to Saudi Arabia, whose King’s official title designates him as the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.