Assistant Director, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col. Rajeev Agarwal’s article ‘New, Dangerous Quad Around India’ has been published in ‘The Times of India’ on August 22, 2021.

Col. Agarwal analyses the combination of Taliban-led Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and China as a grave threat to India.

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Assistant Director, MP-IDSA, Col. Rajeev Agarwal's article 'Ebrahim Raisi Wins Iran Presidential Election; Faces Credibility Test' has been published in Bharat Shakti on June 19, 2021.

Assistant Director, MP-IDSA, Col. Rajeev Agarwal's article, 'Gaza Conflict 2021: Why now, Who gains?', has been publised by the Vivekananda International Foundation, on May 27, 2021.

When the dust settles over this conflict, the manner of its escalation and timing will always be a point of debate, writes Col. Agarwal.

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Assistant Director, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col. Rajeev Agarwal’s article, ‘Saudi Arabia Announces Cease Fire in Yemen- Will it hold This Time?’ has been published by the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), on March 24, 2021.

The ceasefire could be a win-win situation for all stakeholders. Changing dynamics and better sense may finally force the opposing parties to look afresh and maybe, the guns will fall silent after all, even if for a temporary truce, writes Col. Agarwal.

Assistant Director, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col. Rajeev Agarwal’s article ‘Revival of the Iran Nuclear Deal: Options and Possibilities’ has been published by the Vivekanand International foundation (VIF) on February 17, 2021.

The revival of the nuclear deal, unilaterally abandoned by the US in May 2018, would require more than just hope. While both the US and Iran have indicated their intentions to revive the deal, the onus perhaps lies with the US to take the first step. writes Col Agarwal.