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Talmiz Ahmad

Talmiz Ahmad is an author and former Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE. He holds the Ram Sathe Chair for International Studies, Symbiosis International University, Pune, India.

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India, GCC can offer the ‘healing touch’ the region needs

January 04, 2025

South Africa emerges as Global South’s conscience-keeper

December 04, 2024

How Iraq’s ‘Development Road’ project can deliver stability

About two months ago, amid rising regional tensions resulting from tit-for-tat military exchanges between Israel and Iran, Iraq presented a new vision for logistical connectivity in the Middle East.

June 08, 2024