With Iran Port Deal, India To Expand Central Asia Trade, Counter China
May 26th, 2024
Via Nikkei Asia, an article on India’s efforts to expand Central Asian trade while countering China via its Chabahar Port agreement: India’s signing of a 10-year contract this month to develop and operate the strategic Iranian port of Chabahar — which is seen as a gateway to landlocked Afghanistan and energy-rich Central Asia — could […]
Read more »India Backs Port Deal with Iran After US Caution
May 20th, 2024
Via BBC, an article on India’s urging of the U.S. not to take a “narrow view” of its port agreement with Iran, a day after Washington warned that countries doing business deals with Tehran risked sanctions: On Monday, India signed a 10-year deal with Iran to develop the strategically important Chabahar port. The US said any country […]
Read more »India Inks 10-Year Deal To Operate Iran’s Chabahar Port
May 13th, 2024
Via Dawn, an article on India’s 10-year contract with Iran on Monday to develop and operate the Iranian port of Chabahar, strengthening relations with a strategic Middle Eastern nation: India has been developing the port in Chabahar on Iran’s south-eastern coast along the Gulf of Oman as a way to transport goods to Iran, Afghanistan […]
Read more »Not Just Oil: Wind Farms of the Middle East
May 5th, 2024
Via The Green Prophet, a look at some of the Middle East’s most significant wind energy projects: In recent years, the Middle East has emerged as a significant player in renewable energy, embracing the potential of wind power to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Despite being synonymous with oil-rich landscapes, […]
Read more »Delayed Pipeline Could Undermine Improved Relations Between Pakistan and Iran
April 29th, 2024
Via Stratfor’s Rane Worldview, a report on the impact that a delayed pipeline may have upon relations between Pakistan and Iran: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s recent trip to Pakistan underscores Tehran’s commitment to diplomatic efforts and economic collaboration with Islamabad, but a problematic pipeline project may undermine relations as Pakistan grapples with either getting sanctioned […]
Read more »Iran Homing In On Africa With Trade Promises, Chaos
April 28th, 2024
Via Radio Free Europe, a report on Iran’s growing engagement with Africa: Iran is expanding its footprint in Africa, offering arms, partnerships, and chaos as it works to boost its influence on the continent. It is part of a major strategic shift that has involved high-level Iranian diplomatic and trade delegations as well as weapons […]
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