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India-Pakistan Rivalry in the Middle East: A Comparative Analysis offers a rare and timely study of how South Asia’s fiercest rivals compete for influence in a region undergoing profound change. Once shaped largely by religious identity, Middle Eastern states are increasingly guided by economic interests in choosing partners. This shift has elevated India’s standing-driven by its economic strength and recent diplomatic outreach-while Pakistan’s influence has declined amid economic weakness. Moving beyond the familiar lens of Kashmir, the book explores under-researched dimensions of the rivalry, spanning history, energy, diaspora, trade, defense, and diplomacy. It is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, policymakers, foreign policy professionals, and readers interested in South Asian and Middle Eastern geopolitics.