The Persian Gulf [tel] is the ninth in the annualPersian Gulf Seriespublished by MEI@ND. It is a detailed analysis of Indias bilateral relations with the nine countries in the Persian Gulf region and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and focuses on the developments of 2020 and 2021. It offers a comprehensive account of the internal politics, economic situations, foreign policy, security challenges and social developments in the Persian Gulf countries and Indias strategic, political, economic and cultural engagements with the region. The book also offers policy recommendations for India based on the current state of affairs.