Volume IV, Issue 27 | - July 4, 2022

DPG is deeply committed to the growth of India’s national power and purpose, the security and prosperity of the people of India and India’s contributions to the global public good. [...] DPG West Asia Review | 1 Volume IV, Issue 27 | July 4, 2022 Ahead of President Biden’s visit to the Middle East in July, officials from foreign ministries of the US, Israel, UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Egypt attended a meeting of the ‘Negev Summit Steering Committee’ in Bahrain to present a united front on countering Iran. [...] Even as some regional leaders attempted to float the idea of a “Middle East NATO”, Egypt and Jordan stressed that such a military alliance is not likely to happen anytime soon and the issue is not on the agenda of President Biden’s visit to the Middle East. [...] President Biden Says He’ll Aim to ‘Deepen Israel’s Integration in Region’ During Visit June 30, 2022, The Times of Israel US President Joe Biden said that one of the purposes of his upcoming trip to the Middle East is to “deepen Israel’s integration in the region.” US President said the trip was not about Saudi Arabia, even though Riyadh will be hosting the summit; makes no mention of Palestinian. [...] He will visit the oil-rich Middle East, in particular Saudi Arabia, to convey to the Kingdom the fact that it remains a strong ally and that the entire region is still vital to US strategic interests.