The Persian Gulf 2018 is sixth in the series published by MEI@ND and examines Indias bilateral relations with the countries along the Persian Gulf, namely, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Yemen. It focuses on developments during 2017 and offers a comprehensive account of the strategic, political, economic and cultural aspects of bilateral developments along with specific policy recommendations for India.The book also provides an in-depth analysis of internal dynamics of these countries.
Introduction.- Chapter 1 : Bahrain.- Chapter 2 : Iran.- Chapter 3 : Iraq.- Chapter 4 : Kuwait.- Chapter 5 : Oman.- Chapter 6: Qatar.- Chapter 7: Saudi Arabia.- Chapter 8: United Arab Emirates.- Chapter 9: Yemen.- Chapter 10: Gulf Cooperation Council.- Chapter 11: Policy Options.
P. R. Kumaraswamy is a professor of contemporary Middle East studies in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. From 1992-1999 he was a research fellow at the Harry S., Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace, Jerusalem. Since joining JNU in September 1999, he has been researching, teaching, and writing on various aspects of the contemporary Middle East. His works include Squaring the Circle: Mahatma Gandhi and the Jewish National Home (2018); Indias Israel Policy (2010); and Historical Dictionary of the Arab Israeli Conflict (2015, second edition). Prof. Kumaraswamy has edited a number of volumes and published research articles in international journals. In October 2009 he set up the virtual Middle East Institute, New Delhi and serves as its honorary director. He is also the editor of Contemporary Review of the Middle East andthe series editor of Persian Gulf: Indias Relations with the Region.
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