Geopolitics & Diplomacy
The Nupur Sharma Episode: India’s Public Diplomacy and GCC Relations
Last month, India faced a diplomatic quagmire when Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal, spokespersons of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), made incendiary remarks on Prophet Muhammad in a TV debate and a social media post. The comments sparked international…
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
Online Hate Speech Threatens India’s Image in the Gulf
Riding on India’s growing status as an economic and aspiring military powerhouse, the Modi administration has deftly increased its diplomatic engagement with the Gulf region, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. One factor that has underpinned India’s connection to…