About the Author

Navodita Kumari is a Research Scholar in International Relations at the Department of Political Science, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, India. Her research primarily focuses on the evolving dynamics of India-United Arab Emirates relations and their broader geopolitical implications for India’s engagement with the Gulf region. She has deep interest in the ever-changing political scenario of the West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region and is committed to exploring its shifting realities. Her interest areas include Indian Foreign Policy, India-UAE relations, GCC countries, India-Israel relations, Israel and the Arab World, North-western Indian Ocean. A recipient of Junior Research Fellowship, she actively participates in academic seminars and conferences, contributing to scholarly discussions on international politics.