Kabir Taneja
@kabirtaneja.bsky.social
Deputy Director and Fellow, Strategic Studies, ORF. Foreign policy, Middle East, (Counter) Terrorism. Author: 'The ISIS Peril'. 🎸 ⚽️ Views personal.
In The Hindu this week, I write on how the new government in Syria has onboarded Uyghur militants, earlier part of now president Ahmed Al Sharaa's Hay'at Tahrir al Sham group, as part of its revised armed forces creating a security conundrum for China. www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-e...
April 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
In The Hindu this week, I write on how the new government in Syria has onboarded Uyghur militants, earlier part of now president Ahmed Al Sharaa's Hay'at Tahrir al Sham group, as part of its revised armed forces creating a security conundrum for China. www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-e...
Can a ‘New’ Middle East Survive the ‘Old’? My latest for @foreignpolicy.com looks into how the war in Gaza and other long-standing geopolitical conflagrations could challenge forward looking agendas such as Abraham Accords, IMEC, I2U2 and so on. foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/29/p...
Can a ‘New’ Middle East Survive the ‘Old’?
To achieve regional progress, Arab leaders need to rethink the importance of resolving the Palestine question once and for all.
foreignpolicy.com
February 1, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Can a ‘New’ Middle East Survive the ‘Old’? My latest for @foreignpolicy.com looks into how the war in Gaza and other long-standing geopolitical conflagrations could challenge forward looking agendas such as Abraham Accords, IMEC, I2U2 and so on. foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/29/p...
In The Hindu few days ago, my piece on the multiple layers of realpolitik behind the long-sought Israel and Hamas ceasefire. While a halt in violence in #Gaza is the single largest take away, the longevity of this arrangement is at stake from the get go. www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-e...
January 24, 2025 at 6:44 AM
In The Hindu few days ago, my piece on the multiple layers of realpolitik behind the long-sought Israel and Hamas ceasefire. While a halt in violence in #Gaza is the single largest take away, the longevity of this arrangement is at stake from the get go. www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-e...
Since #Syria is in the news again along with HTS, ISIS etc., book re-plug which captured a lot of what happened in the first iteration of this conflict, India’s interests, impact on Kashmir, 39 Indian workers who were killed and more. 👇 www.amazon.in/ISIS-Peril-W...
December 7, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Since #Syria is in the news again along with HTS, ISIS etc., book re-plug which captured a lot of what happened in the first iteration of this conflict, India’s interests, impact on Kashmir, 39 Indian workers who were killed and more. 👇 www.amazon.in/ISIS-Peril-W...
In my latest paper for ORF, I look at a Saudi Arabia's rapid yet a delicate transitions through two main lenses, ideology and security, and its quest to attain modernity and moderatism in both politics and economics. www.orfonline.org/research/sau...
Saudi Arabia, a Kingdom in Transition
Saudi Arabia, home to Mecca and Medina, is reshaping its future under Vision 2030, focusing on economic diversification, moderate Islam, and reduced oil dependence led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Sal...
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November 30, 2024 at 3:18 AM
In my latest paper for ORF, I look at a Saudi Arabia's rapid yet a delicate transitions through two main lenses, ideology and security, and its quest to attain modernity and moderatism in both politics and economics. www.orfonline.org/research/sau...
Was great to join Carnegie Endowment to discuss the ongoing crisis in the Middle East (West Asia). Great to share the panel with Amb Gaddam Dharmendra, Amb Navdeep Suri and Dr Deepika Saraswat. Watch the discussion... www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2-c...
West Asia Today: Actors, Interests, and Prospects
YouTube video by Carnegie India
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November 28, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Was great to join Carnegie Endowment to discuss the ongoing crisis in the Middle East (West Asia). Great to share the panel with Amb Gaddam Dharmendra, Amb Navdeep Suri and Dr Deepika Saraswat. Watch the discussion... www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2-c...
Reignited agendas: #Trump’s return and its global repercussions'. Read this expansive new series curated by #ORF where faculty chimes in on what to expect January onwards, from Ukraine, Gaza, & China to defence, trade & tech. Read here ⬇️
www.orfonline.org/series/reign...
www.orfonline.org/series/reign...
November 23, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Reignited agendas: #Trump’s return and its global repercussions'. Read this expansive new series curated by #ORF where faculty chimes in on what to expect January onwards, from Ukraine, Gaza, & China to defence, trade & tech. Read here ⬇️
www.orfonline.org/series/reign...
www.orfonline.org/series/reign...
The recent flurry of reports that Taliban-appointed nominees may take charge of some of Afghanistan's diplomatic posts in India could be a turning point. My piece in Hindustan Times today explaining why India is looking to entertain the Taliban in such a way. www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/poli...
November 19, 2024 at 2:04 AM
The recent flurry of reports that Taliban-appointed nominees may take charge of some of Afghanistan's diplomatic posts in India could be a turning point. My piece in Hindustan Times today explaining why India is looking to entertain the Taliban in such a way. www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/poli...
To be honest joining a new platform just seems like too much work now. I'd just prefer going back to a Nokia 3310 and play Snake I, send snail mail, and if anyone needs me you'd have to fire a yellow flare gun and just hope I somehow see it. Otherwise, you know, tough luck.
November 18, 2024 at 5:46 AM
To be honest joining a new platform just seems like too much work now. I'd just prefer going back to a Nokia 3310 and play Snake I, send snail mail, and if anyone needs me you'd have to fire a yellow flare gun and just hope I somehow see it. Otherwise, you know, tough luck.
Sagarmanthan, the Ocean's Dialogue starts in Delhi today...
November 18, 2024 at 5:12 AM
Sagarmanthan, the Ocean's Dialogue starts in Delhi today...