Saahil Menon

Did the UAE Have a Hand in Kazakhstan’s Abraham Accords Accession?

Abu Dhabi-backed Kazakhstan joining the Abraham Accords globalizes the “circle of peace,” trading geopolitics and optics for tech, capital, and surveillance—stretching Israel normalization beyond MENA into Greater Eurasia.

How the United States Can Stop India From Buying Russian Oil

Trump could hit India where it hurts — visas, not tariffs — to curb Russian oil buys. The U.S. holds the dream card for India’s elite; immigration leverage beats trade wars.

Why The Mullahs Shot The Messenger

Sure! Here's another version: **Eager to host U.S.-Iran talks, the UAE blew its shot by dispatching hawkish Gargash with Trump’s ultimatum. Tehran snubbed the gesture, opting for Oman’s quiet diplomacy instead.**

Has India Gone Rogue?

India rolls out the red carpet for Putin while the West imposes sanctions. Strategic autonomy or moral abdication? New Delhi’s double game is testing the limits of democratic credibility on the world stage.

What’s Driving Closer Cooperation Between Russia and Myanmar?

Russia is deepening ties with Myanmar’s junta as both regimes face Western sanctions. From arms deals to labor migration, Moscow is betting big—but will the embattled Min Aung Hlaing hold on to power?

Why the Neo Nomad Visa Launch is a Masterstroke by Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s Neo Nomad Visa is a game-changer—attracting remote workers, boosting the economy, and redefining its global appeal. A smart move in an era of shifting migration patterns.

Is the U.S. “Gold Card” Trump’s Latest Olive Branch to Russia?

If history is any indication, residence and citizenship by investment (RCBI) schemes invariably do more harm than good to the jurisdictions that dip their...

Will Georgia Join BRICS?

Having unilaterally suspended EU accession plans until 2028, Tbilisi could seek entry into the semi-formal, Russian-led alliance as a means of strengthening their hand...

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BRICS+ cooperation in a complex economic and geopolitical environment: Opportunities and impediments

BRICS+ offers vast potential in trade, technology and local currency cooperation, but geopolitical rivalries and divergent strategic priorities will shape whether it emerges as a cohesive force or remains a loose coalition.

BRICS and De-Dollarization: Is the Global Financial Order Really Changing?

BRICS may not end dollar dominance, but it is accelerating a shift toward a more multipolar financial order where currencies, influence, and economic power are becoming increasingly contested.

Between Two Fronts: Why Japan-South Korea Security Cooperation Is No Longer Optional

Japan and South Korea can no longer afford fragmented security policies. In a Taiwan-Korea dual contingency, coordination is no longer strategic preference, but the foundation of deterrence and regional stability.

Islamabad as Intermediary: Pakistan’s Calculated Turn to Crisis Diplomacy

As Gulf tensions rise, Pakistan has quietly become the channel neither Washington nor Tehran can afford to lose. Islamabad’s diplomacy is no longer reactive; it is positioning itself at the center of crisis management.

Epstein Case and the Crisis of Transparency in the West

The Epstein case is no longer just about one predator. It’s about whether Western institutions can investigate power honestly — or whether wealth, influence, and secrecy will always outrun accountability.