The Iran War: Implications for the Region and Beyond

The US‑Israel military campaign against Iran in February 2026 quickly escalated into a regional conflict, with Tehran striking US bases across the Gulf and asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz. This disruption of global energy supplies has intensified inflationary pressures worldwide, particularly harming economies in the Global South. Despite a ceasefire in April and an Interim Agreement signed in June, hostilities resumed in June, underscoring the fragility of peace efforts. This webinar will assess the war's implications for regional stability, global energy markets, and international diplomacy.

📅 Friday, 31 July 2026 🕒 3:00 PM (IST) 💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

Programme

3:00 PM
Convenor's Remarks
3:05 PM
Chair's Opening Remarks
3:10 PM
Speakers
- Dr. Murad Sadygzade – Russian, Iranian, and Chinese perspectives on the war and their strategic implications for regional and global politics.
- Dr. Muddassir Quamar – Analysis of United States, Israel, and broader international assessments of the Iran War and its consequences on regional order.
- Dr. Mohmad Waseem Malla – Diplomatic mediation: symbolism, substance, and limits of intermediary roles in the conflict.
- Mr. Afaq Hussain – Economic consequences of the war and instability for the region and globally, including implications for India.
- Dr. Prasanta K. Pradhan – Assessment of the Iran War from GCC, broader Arab, and Indian perspectives, with emphasis on GCC security architecture.
4:10 PM
Q&A with Audience
4:30 PM
Closing

Speakers & Chair

Dr. Murad Sadygzade

HSE University, Moscow; President, Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Russia

Expertise in international relations, security studies, and Russia's engagement with West Asia.

Dr. Muddassir Quamar

Associate Professor, JNU, New Delhi

Specialises in Saudi domestic politics, Gulf strategic affairs, and India–WANA relations. Author of India's Saudi Policy: Bridge to the Future (2019) and Education System in Saudi Arabia (2020). Editor, Contemporary Review of Middle East (CRME).

Dr. Mohmad Waseem Malla

Research Fellow, Centre for Peace Studies, New Delhi; Associate Editor, Journal of Peace Studies

Specialises in strategic communication, Middle East geopolitics, India-Gulf relations, and digital authoritarianism and populism. Founder & Editorial Director, Middle East Outlook.

Mr. Afaq Hussain

Founder & Director, BRIEF India; Visiting Fellow, Atlantic Council

Leads research on trade, economic policy, and India's engagement with West Asia.

Dr. Prasanta K. Pradhan

Research Fellow, MP‑IDSA, New Delhi

Author of India and the Arab Unrest (2023), India's Policy Towards West Asia (2024), and GCC Cohesion, Conflicts and Engagement with External Powers (2026). Specialises in India's relations with the Arab world and GCC strategic affairs.

Prof. Jajati Pattnaik (Chair)

Professor, JNU, New Delhi

Specialises in Gulf politics, India–GCC relations, and comparative political systems in West Asia. Author of Saudi Arabia: Political Structure and Reforms (2017).

Registration & Access

Mode: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Date & Time: Friday, 31 July 2026, 3:00 PM (IST)

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