Transformation of India–Gulf Relations

This book investigates the historical, political, economic, and socio-cultural transformation of India's relations with the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. While existing scholarship has predominantly focused on labor, remittances, and India's ties with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, this book expands the analytical scope to encompass all six GCC members as well as the broader systemic and regional dynamics shaping these relationships. It examines how economic interdependence, shifting security architectures, great power competition, diaspora networks, and new domains such as space cooperation and strategic connectivity (e.g., IMEC) are reshaping India–Gulf ties. By integrating historical and contemporary analyses, this book offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary framework that captures the evolution and future prospects of India–Gulf relations. The book is highly relevant for policy professionals, including diplomats, think-tank analysts, and government agencies focusing on the Gulf region, India's external relations, and Indo-Pacific frameworks.