Mohammed Soliman

Mohammed Soliman is the director of the Strategic Technologies and Cyber Security Program at the Middle East Institute and a visiting fellow with the National Security Program at Third Way. His work focuses on the intersection of technology, connectivity, geopolitics and business in emerging markets. On Twitter: @Thisissoliman

Gulf | Feb 18, 2024

Analysis

Back to roots: India, the Arabian Gulf and the reemergence of West Asia

Building personal connections with Gulf leaders has proven instrumental for Modi in fostering stronger ties between India and the region.

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee (L) watches as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) shake hands with Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani (C) during a ceremonial reception in New Delhi on March 25, 2015.

Jan 21, 2024

Analysis

India secures trade, power with new naval role in Middle East

Without aligning directly with the US-led mission against the Houthis in Yemen, the Indian navy's independent operations set a precedent for India's evolving military posture in West Asia and mark a departure from its traditional strategic restraint.

The second stealth guided missile destroyer of Project 15B of the Indian navy is seen docked at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.

Gulf | Nov 1, 2023

Analysis

Saudi's GCC-ASEAN summit: Toward an Asia minus China collective strategy

The GCC and ASEAN nations find themselves sharing more strategic commonalities amid the current era of deglobalization, geopolitical instability and economic uncertainties.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia arrives at the formal welcome ceremony to mark the beginning of the G20 Summit on November 15, 2022 in Nusa Dua, Indonesia. The G20 meetings are being held in Bali from November 15-16. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images,)

Gulf | Sep 11, 2023

Analysis

India's economic corridor to Europe via Saudi, UAE: a win for US, West Asia

In reflection of the emerging multipolar world, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi aim to transform their bilateral relations with Washington, Brussels, and Delhi into multidimensional partnerships by joining the IMEC, with energy serving as a core pillar but not the sole one.