Washington’s decision to renew India’s waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port offers short-term relief but little progress. Despite its diplomatic gloss, the six-month exemption fails to dispel investor uncertainty or reignite India’s regional trade ambitions constrained by shifting US sanctions.
BasisPoint Insight
October 31, 2025 at 4:01 AM IST
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If Riyadh’s fears over external threats and about US reliability are widely shared, Gulf monarchies outside of Saudi may begin to seek similar arrangements.
Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
September 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM IST
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Iran’s and Pakistan’s reliance on proxy warfare is under strain as sustained, multi-domain responses expose its declining strategic value.
June 30, 2025 at 8:16 AM IST
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Israel's strikes on Iran mark a risky new phase in shadow warfare, testing deterrence, red lines, and the fragile balance in the Middle East.
June 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM IST
June 13, 2025 at 2:10 AM IST
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