By Dr Shabir Chaudhry
The signing of the Abraham Accords marked one of the most significant geopolitical developments in the Middle East since the Camp David Accords. What began as a series of normalisation agreements between Israel and several Arab states has evolved into a broader process of strategic realignment, reshaping regional alliances, security arrangements, trade routes and diplomatic priorities.
This book examines the Abraham Accords not merely as an agreement between Israel and a number of Arab governments, but as part of a wider transformation of the political landscape stretching from the Middle East to South Asia. It explores how changing relationships between Israel, the United States, the Gulf States, India, Pakistan and Iran are influencing the future of the region and creating what may be described as a new phase of the Great Game.
Drawing on historical analysis, contemporary developments and the author’s long-standing engagement with issues relating to Kashmir, South Asia and international affairs, the book investigates a number of critical questions. Why were the Abraham Accords signed? What strategic objectives do they serve? How have they altered the balance of power in the Middle East? What role does India play in the emerging regional architecture? How do these developments affect Pakistan’s foreign policy options, Iran’s regional position, and the future of Jammu and Kashmir?
The book also examines the evolution of the Palestinian question, the growing strategic partnership between India and Israel, the implications of new trade and transport corridors for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and the impact of regional realignments on the unresolved Kashmir dispute. The discussion includes the growing tension between geopolitical pragmatism and ideological commitments that continues to shape policy choices across the region.
At a time when the Middle East and South Asia are undergoing profound change, this book argues that neither Pakistan nor the people of Jammu and Kashmir can afford to ignore these developments. The future of regional security, economic cooperation and political stability will depend on how states and peoples adapt to the emerging realities of a rapidly changing world.
Combining historical perspective with contemporary analysis, The Abraham Accords and the New Great Game provides an accessible and thought-provoking examination of one of the most important geopolitical transformations of the twenty-first century and its implications for Pakistan, Kashmir, Iran and the wider region.
