Beyond Diplomacy: Why India and Indonesia Are More Like Long-Lost Maritime Civilizational Twins Than Strategic Partners

JAKARTA: July 7, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Indonesia this week was marked by every symbol of modern statecraft. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto personally welcomed him, fighter jets escorted Air India One into Jakarta’s skies, and Indonesia conferred upon the Indian Prime Minister its highest civilian honour, the Bintang Adipurna,Continue Reading

Trump Navigates Fragile Middle East Deals Amid Iran Fallout and Strains with Netanyahu

At the G7 summit in France in mid-June, Trump personally signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, marking a significant de-escalation following months of intense hostilities. The deal includes U.S. sanctions waivers to allow Iranian oil exports, commitments from Tehran to forgo nuclear weapons development, and steps to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz. A major reconstruction fund, potentially worth hundreds of billions, is also on the table.Continue Reading

As the Middle East remains consumed by escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, a very different story is unfolding quietly in Riyadh. While billions of dollars are being spent on missiles, air defenses, military deployments, and war preparations, Tukiye and Saudi Arabia have chosen to invest inContinue Reading