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    568 : Indo-Israeli Relations: Sailing in Uncharted Waters

    Rupakjyoti Borah

    16 April 2018

    The maiden flight by an Air India jetliner from New Delhi to Tel Aviv on 22 March 2018 via Saudi Arabia’s airspace signals many firsts for all three countries. It is also emblematic of the shifting geopolitical sands in the region. This paper looks at the significance of the flight and highlights some challenges that need to be addressed as well as the road ahead, particularly for India, in this new climate of cordiality in the Middle East.