Gopi Krishna Bhamidipati earned a PhD from the Planning, Governance, and Globalization Program at Virginia Tech’s School of Public and International Affairs in Arlington, Virginia. His dissertation explored India’s relations with Israel, Iran, and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Prior to his doctoral studies, Bhamidipati worked as a journalist in the United Arab Emirates and India.
Analysis
India Faces New Limits in a Divided Middle East
India’s long-standing strategy of engaging all sides is under strain as regional conflicts become more interconnected and harder to manage.
South Asia’s Pivot to the Gulf
Amid economic and political instability, governance crises, and rising security threats, South Asia looks to deepen ties with the Gulf, as it strives to chart a path toward sustained growth.
Modi 3.0: India Confronts New Realities in a Chaotic Middle East
Modi’s strategy in his third term reveals a deliberate effort to maintain strategic autonomy while navigating the complex and volatile Middle East.
India’s Balancing Act in the Middle East
Amid escalating tensions over the Gaza war, India is increasing engagement with varied actors in the Middle East.
India’s Strategic Autonomy Enters the Gulf Waters
Emerging realignments in the Middle East led by the China-brokered agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran drive India to pursue greater strategic autonomy as rival regional powers diversify their foreign policy, embracing pragmatism and national interests over ideology and geopolitics.
India’s Shift From Strategic Restraint to Strategic Recalibration in West Asia
As India aspires to be a great power and rule shaper in international politics, minilateral forums, like I2U2, provide India an opportunity to navigate international problems collectively and advance its economic interests.
