Sabena Siddiqui

Pakistan

Foreign Affairs Journalist, Researcher and Analyst at Freelance

Foreign Affairs Journalist. Bylines @AlMonitor @The_NewArab @SCMPNews @amwajmedia @RStatecraft @AlArabiya_Eng @Diplomat_APAC @asiatimesonline @chinaorgcn

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Articles

The role of Israeli drones in India and Pakistan's showdown

3 days ago | newarab.com | Sabena Siddiqui

After a deadly militant attack in Indian-held Kashmir in late April, New Delhi and Islamabad have escalated far beyond the usual ‘limited war’ both nuclear powers have opted for in recent years. During the most intense fighting in decades, which ended abruptly with a fragile ceasefire declared on Saturday, fighter jets, missiles, and drones were all used, with the latter marking a new phase in the rivalry.
Pakistan is the New Frontier for Chinese EV Expansion

1 week ago | chinaglobalsouth.com | Sabena Siddiqui

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are shaking up Pakistan’s automotive sector, challenging the long-standing dominance of Japanese and local players. In the face of economic challenges and climate concerns, the country’s pivot to EVs marks both an important industrial shift and a strategic political move.
Could India threat to cut water to Pakistan trigger nuclear war?

1 week ago | newarab.com | Sabena Siddiqui

Since the Pahalgam terror attack in Indian-held Kashmir, Islamabad and New Delhi have been on the war-path. After suggesting Pakistan was linked to the attack, India downgraded ties with Islamabad and backtracked from the crucial 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). On Tuesday, its Prime Minister pledged to cut the flow of water into Pakistan.
India's growing bid for influence in the Gulf

2 weeks ago | newarab.com | Sabena Siddiqui

Deepening ties with Saudi Arabia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently returned from Jeddah, where he co-chaired a meeting of the India-Saudi Strategic Partnership Council with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. Notably, the visit comes at a time when India may wish to present itself as a suitable manufacturing option to China, which is deluged with US tariffs, and Riyadh needs to diversify its economy due to falling oil prices.
Taking Off: Qatar’s Strategic Rise in Global Aviation

2 weeks ago | instrat4d.com | Sabena Siddiqui

For Qatar, an important development took place recently as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), approved the final phase of its own airspace, the Doha Flight Information Region (FIR). Covering the management of air traffic over international waters north of Qatar, this was a critical step towards achieving complete airspace modernization. Since gaining independence in 1971, Qatar had relied on Bahrain for air navigation.
How a US-China trade war could impact the Middle East

1 month ago | newarab.com | Sabena Siddiqui

As Washington and Beijing wage an intense trade war, the economic consequences for the Middle East’s energy industry could be severe. Sending shockwaves through global markets, the mutual trade embargo has caused oil prices to drop to their lowest level since February 2021 due to fears of reduced demand. Launching economic hostilities against China last week, Washington imposed tariffs of 104% on Chinese goods.
TRT Global - Iran opens door to indirect talks—Can China and Russia help revive the nuclear deal?

1 month ago | trt.global | Sabena Siddiqui

Sabena Siddiqui6 minutes agoIn a rejection of President Donald Trump’s latest diplomatic overture, Iran has ruled out direct nuclear negotiations unless Washington abandons its “maximum pressure” policy. On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that talks with the US are “impossible” under present circumstances.
Where are US-Saudi defence ties heading?

2 months ago | english.alaraby.co.uk | Sabena Siddiqui

While in Washington last week to meet US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman discussed enhancing defence cooperation with the US. The talks took place just days after Riyadh had hosted US and Russian officials to discuss the two countries' diplomatic relations and the Ukraine war, showcasing the Kingdom’s role as an international mediator and its valued status as a major US ally.
Where are US-Saudi defence ties heading?

2 months ago | newarab.com | Sabena Siddiqui

While in Washington last week to meet US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman discussed enhancing defence cooperation with the US. The talks took place just days after Riyadh had hosted US and Russian officials to discuss the two countries' diplomatic relations and the Ukraine war, showcasing the Kingdom's role as an international mediator and its valued status as a major US ally.
What Trump's return means for US ties with Saudi Arabia

Nov 11, 2024 | newarab.com | Sabena Siddiqui

Congratulating President-elect Donald Trump by phone after he won the US election, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) expressed the "Kingdom's aspiration to strengthen the historical and strategic relations between the two countries", wishing the American people progress and prosperity under Trump's leadership.