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India's West Asia Influence Soars, Voice Commands Real Impact: Pramit Pal Chaudhuri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the latter’s arrival in New Delhi during his visit last January. File image: PTI

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Firstpost•15-03-2026, 16:20

India's West Asia Influence Soars, Voice Commands Real Impact: Pramit Pal Chaudhuri

•Pramit Pal Chaudhuri states India's influence in West Asia has reached a level where its voice has real impact.
•India's Gulf policy is evolving, with "transformational" relationships developing with UAE and Israel, moving beyond traditional oil and labor ties.
•India signaled its displeasure to Iran over attacks on the UAE, emphasizing that such actions impinge on Indian strategic interests.
•The sinking of an Iranian ship near Sri Lanka was considered legitimate under international law, with the US avoiding Indian economic zones.
•Trump's proposed "C5" group for global power includes India, while a US-China "G2" compact is unlikely to succeed due to economic differences.

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