New 'tsunami' in the Gulf
Israel and the United Arab Emirates have reached a historic agreement to start diplomatic relations, and there are signs of new changes in West Asia. At the same time, relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have been strained. Thus, the boundaries between Saudi Arabia and the new Iran-Turkey equations against them are becoming clearer. …. The first fortnight of August was marked by upheaval for West Asia, which are constantly on the brink of unrest and instability. It is equally important for India, too. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to open diplomatic relations with Israel, the number one enemy of West Asian countries. At the same time, Pakistan, which has been embroiled in controversy over the Kashmir issue, has signalled that it has given up on Saudi Arabia. Pakistan, which has been under Chinese rule for several years, has now adopted a policy of joining hands with Iran, Turkey and Malaysia. Thus, the division in West Asia, which began with the civil w...