Reconnaissance Research establishes new Indian studies unit
Al-Anjeri: Dr. Pasha’s addition brings us 45 years of experience
Reconnaissance Research has announced the appointment of Dr. Aftab Kamal Pasha as a Non-Resident Scholar, where he will head the Centre’s Studies on India Unit.
Dr. Pasha is the former Director of the Gulf Studies Program, Chairperson of the Centre for West Asian Studies, and Associate Dean of the School of International Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He is currently the Director of the Centre for India West Asia Dialogue in New Delhi.
Abdulaziz Al-Anjeri, the founder and CEO of Reconnaissance Research, stated: “Dr. Pasha has specialized in Middle Eastern issues, researching, teaching, and writing since 1978. He is one of the foremost scholars in his field, having authored and edited over sixty books on India, the Gulf, West Asia, and North Africa. His association with our think tank will bring 45 years’ worth of experience and knowledge, which is of great value as we continue to broaden our research interests to include India.”
The Indian Studies Unit at Reconnaissance Research was established in recognition of India’s growing significance as an emerging global power and its close ties with the Gulf countries, including Kuwait. India is a strategic partner for Kuwait in several vital areas, including energy, trade, and food security.
By conducting ongoing research and studies on India, the Centre aims to provide in-depth analysis and a comprehensive understanding of India’s domestic, economic, and foreign policies, along with their potential impact on the Gulf region, particularly Kuwait. This effort is intended to enhance bilateral relations and advance Kuwait’s interests in the Asian region.
In his first project in collaboration with Reconnaissance Research, Dr. Pasha will prepare a research study titled “India-GCC Trade: Strong Fundamentals and Challenges for Rapid Progress,” which will examine the growing trade relations between India and the GCC countries. The paper will also focus on the strategic importance of these relations, their impact on Gulf food security, and India’s energy needs, among other related issues.
