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Asia–Middle East Relations and the Global Power Dynamic: Insights from the Israel-Hamas War

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Dr. Oshrit Birvadker

Dr. Oshrit Birvadker is a senior fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security and Israel’s first Indian policy researcher. An expert in India-Israel, India-Gulf, and Indo-Pacific relations, she advises governments on national security and consults for tech companies. She is also CEO and founder of Indivade, which exports Israeli innovation to Asian markets. A prominent commentator, she writes for The Marker and The Print. A member of the Bene Israeli community, she has spent over a decade promoting India-Israel cultural ties and supporting the Indian community in Israel. Dr. Birvadker has received multiple awards for academic excellence and pioneering research.

Recent publications

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