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The US-Iran War Affects India, Rest of Asia More Than China
International Affairs Mar 10, 2026

The US-Iran War Affects India, Rest of Asia More Than China

China's role in the Middle East conflict is often overstated, with claims of significant military hardware failures and energy security threats being factually incorrect ...

The Russia-Ukraine War: Why Peace is Proving Elusive
International Affairs Mar 09, 2026

The Russia-Ukraine War: Why Peace is Proving Elusive

The great-power prestige of one side must be balanced with the sovereignty of the other for its resolution ...

The Eerily Familiar Game Behind China's Silence On Iran
International Affairs Mar 03, 2026

The Eerily Familiar Game Behind China's Silence On Iran

What looks like a setback for Beijing in West Asia might actually be more leverage - a chance to build long-term capital without firing a single shot. ...

A Void in Iran and Its Reverberations
International Affairs Mar 02, 2026

A Void in Iran and Its Reverberations

India must again walk diplomatic tightrope; calibrated response reflects simultaneous partnerships ...

What's Driving Pakistan-Afghanistan War? Islamabad's Never-Ending Cycle Of Insecurity
International Affairs Feb 28, 2026

What's Driving Pakistan-Afghanistan War? Islamabad's Never-Ending Cycle Of Insecurity

Islamabad has accused Kabul of drifting into an "India colony", a charge that was further sharpened following Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to New Delhi last year ...

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N. Sathiya Moorthy

N. Sathiya Moorthy

N. Sathiya Moorthy is a policy analyst and commentator based in Chennai. ...

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Samir Saran

Samir Saran is the President of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India’s premier think tank, headquartered in New Delhi with affiliates in North America and the Middle East. His research focuses on issues of global governance, climate and energy policy, ...

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