Dr Md. Muddassir Quamar is Associate Fellow at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi. Click here for detailed profile.
The Eastern Mediterranean offers India strong prospects for import of natural gas, given strong bilateral relations with regional countries, including Egypt, Israel, Greece and Cyprus.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Md Muddassir Quamar’s commentary ‘Iran Protests: the Deep Despair and a Ray of Hope’ was published by Raksha Anirveda on 27 September 2022.
The commentary underlines the widespread anger within Iran reflected in the protests against killing of Masha Amini and dress code imposed on women.
Tunisia faces serious socio-economic, political and security challenges. There is a degree of political disarray on top of a serious economic problem aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A decade after Arab Spring, Tunisia is once again at a crossroads, and its future depends on the ability of Tunisians to find a way out of the crisis, without compromising on the democratic gains made since 2011.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Md Muddassir Quamar’s commentary ‘Expanding Indo-Saudi Strategic Partnership’ was published by Financial Express on 10 September 2022.
The commentary sheds light on India-Saudi Arabia relations with growing cooperation in multiple fields and areas especially in the economic and security sectors.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Md. Muddassir Quamar’s short essay ‘India@75: Moments of Reflection’ has been published in the special issue of Raksha Anirveda titled ‘India@75 marking the 76th Independence Day’, on 14 August 2022.
The essay focuses on the evolution of India's strategic relations with the world noting the achievements in the 75 years since independence as well as the changing strategic environment in the 21st century, and the challenges and opportunities it offers.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Md Muddassir Quamar’ Op-Ed piece ‘Biden's Middle East Visit Restore Confidence among Allies’ has been published in ‘The Daily Guardian’ on 08 August 2022.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Md Muddassir Quamar’s op-ed column ‘Biden's Dilemmas in the Middle East’ has been published in Financial Express on 04 July 2022.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Md. Muddassir Quamar’s commentary ‘Growing India-Saudi Naval Cooperation’ was broadcast by the External Service Division of All India Radio on 12 May 2022.
The commentary underlined the recent visit of Indian Naval and Coast Guard ships to Jeddah for exchange of training and discussions with the Royal Saudi Navy within the context of the strengthening of the India-Saudi defence and security cooperation.
Eastern Mediterranean: A Natural Gas Hub Worth Exploring
The Eastern Mediterranean offers India strong prospects for import of natural gas, given strong bilateral relations with regional countries, including Egypt, Israel, Greece and Cyprus.