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Ausaf Sayeed

@drausaf

Former Secretary to Government (MEA), former Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, Yemen & Seychelles. Author, Columnist, Business Strategist. Views apolitical.

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I am pleased to share that my new book, '#Indian #Art and #Culture –– A Journey through Time & Tradition', has been published by Har-Anand Publications Pvt. Ltd. The book is in Hardcover and comprises 536 pages. The book is available on #Amazon at the following link:

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In my Op-ed ā€˜Truce to peace, the challenge in Gaza’ published in today’s Hindustan Times I argue that to translate the temporary truce offered by the ceasefire deal into lasting peace and stability in the region, sustained international engagement and goodwill from all parties,

In my Op-ed ā€˜Truce to peace, the challenge in Gaza’ published in today’s <a href="/htTweets/">Hindustan Times</a> I argue that to translate the temporary truce offered by the ceasefire deal into lasting peace and stability in the region, sustained international engagement and goodwill from all parties,
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It was a great pleasure to participate in the panel discussion this afternoon on ā€˜Regime Change in #Syria and its #Regional Repercussions’ organized by India Foundation at India Habitat Centre. Dr Waiel Awwad and Dr Meena Singh Roy were other co-panelists.

It was a great pleasure to participate in the panel discussion this afternoon on ā€˜Regime Change in #Syria and its #Regional Repercussions’ organized by India Foundation at India Habitat Centre. Dr Waiel Awwad and Dr Meena Singh Roy were other co-panelists.
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India Foundation, in collaboration with India Habitat Centre organised a panel discussion on 'Regime Change in Syria and its Regional Repercussions' at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on 25 February 2025. The panelists included Dr Waiel Awwad, Senior International Independent

India Foundation, in collaboration with India Habitat Centre organised a panel discussion on 'Regime Change in Syria and its Regional Repercussions' at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi  on 25 February 2025.

The panelists included Dr Waiel Awwad, Senior International Independent
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#India-#Qatar relationship has evolved into a multifaceted strategic partnership encompassing #security and #defence cooperation, healthcare and education. My Op-ed in today's Hindustan Times : hindustantimes.com/opinion/delhid…

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#Opinion | "The India-Qatar relationship has evolved into a multifaceted strategic partnership encompassing security and defence cooperation, health care and education," writes Ausaf Sayeed hindustantimes.com/opinion/delhid… #HTPremium

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The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (#IMEC) is poised to become a vital economic and geopolitical initiative fostering regional integration and sustainable development. My article explains the essentials of #IMEC: westasiareview.com/explained-the-…

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The title ā€œCustodian of the Two Holy Mosquesā€ remains a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s Islamic legitimacy and geopolitical strategy, anchoring its role as the guardian of Islam’s holiest sites in Makkah and Madinah. In the modern era, this designation has transcended ceremonial

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PM Modi’s visit to #SaudiArabia (April 22-23) is significant not only for its timing—coming just weeks before U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned trip to the Kingdom—but also for the expectations within the region that India will play a more active role in promoting stability

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Prime Minister Modi’s third visit to Saudi Arabia marked a significant evolution in India’s West Asia policy, says Amb. Ausaf Sayeed | India's World indiasworld.in/prime-minister…

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#EXCLUSIVE Saudi Arabia sees India's defence market best suitable; Riyadh keen on procuring BrahMos & other missiles from India: Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, ex-Secy MEA & envoy to KSA, tells me. Watch full interaction on 'The Gist' StratNewsGlobal m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJMzbJ…

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I spoke to Nayanima Basu for 'The Gist' StratNewsGlobal on various facets of India-Saudi Arabia Relations in the context of PM Modi's recent visit in April 2025. Video link is here: youtu.be/ZJMzbJtooNo?si…

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President #Trump Undertakes High-Stakes Middle East Trip As #Trump's first major foreign trip since returning to office, his forthcoming three-nation #Gulf tour to #SaudiArabia, #Qatar, and the #UAE (May 13-16, 2025), underscores the strategic importance of the Gulf region to

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Rethinking the Middle-East | VOL 1 ISSUE 3 Dealing with a Volatile Theatre: India’s Military Diplomacy in the Middle East In our latest feature, Amb. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed (Ausaf Sayeed ) explores how India’s military diplomacy in the Middle East marks a strategic shift—from a cautious

Rethinking the Middle-East | VOL 1 ISSUE 3
Dealing with a Volatile Theatre: India’s Military Diplomacy in the Middle East

In our latest feature, Amb. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed (<a href="/drausaf/">Ausaf Sayeed</a> ) explores how India’s military diplomacy in the Middle East marks a strategic shift—from a cautious
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July 2nd, 2025, marks three decades since the passing of my father, Awaz Sayeed, a renowned modern Urdu short story writer, poet, khaka naveez, and playwright. He was known for his distinctive, innovative, and inimitable style of short story writing. The use of symbolism and

July 2nd, 2025, marks three decades since the passing of my father, Awaz Sayeed, a renowned modern Urdu short story writer, poet, khaka naveez, and playwright.  He was known for his distinctive, innovative, and inimitable style of short story writing. The use of symbolism and