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Pakistan: The ‘Broker’ Nation
International Affairs Mar 31, 2026

Pakistan: The ‘Broker’ Nation

Neither Washington nor Tehran appears willing to invest Pakistan with the political capital required for mediation. ...

Why the Red Sea Can’t Escape the Iran Crisis
International Affairs Mar 30, 2026

Why the Red Sea Can’t Escape the Iran Crisis

Rising tension around Iran is elevating the Red Sea from a secondary theater to a critical axis of global trade ...

Lessons from Ukraine and Iran: Adaptation Remains Key
International Affairs Mar 27, 2026

Lessons from Ukraine and Iran: Adaptation Remains Key

Initial superiority determines outcomes less than the ability to learn, adjust and endure in a highly dynamic theatre of war ...

The US-Iran Crisis: The Choreography of Negotiations
International Affairs Mar 25, 2026

The US-Iran Crisis: The Choreography of Negotiations

The proposed framework, if it indeed mandates the physical removal of enriched uranium, possibly with external facilitation, marks a significant escalation in demands compared to earlier nuclear agreements. ...

The US-Iran Crisis and Global Energy Geopolitics
International Affairs Mar 24, 2026

The US-Iran Crisis and Global Energy Geopolitics

Iran's decision to shut off the Strait of Hormuz on March 1 was not merely an act of retaliation; it was a calculated demonstration of its enduring capacity to disrupt the global commons ...

The Hidden Costs of US-Israel-Iran Conflict
International Affairs Mar 21, 2026

The Hidden Costs of US-Israel-Iran Conflict

Strait of Hormuz disruptions from the US–Israel–Iran conflict are driving oil and fertiliser price spikes, threatening global food security, supply chains, and inflation. ...

The Power of Paradiplomacy
Economic Diplomacy Mar 20, 2026

The Power of Paradiplomacy

India’s foreign policy landscape is evolving as state governments increasingly engage with global investors, technology partners and diaspora networks to drive economic growth. ...

From Satellites to Synthetic Biology: The Dual-Use Dilemma
Cyber and Technology | Artificial Intelligence Mar 19, 2026

From Satellites to Synthetic Biology: The Dual-Use Dilemma

Rapid advancement of emerging technologies, including nuclear technology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, continues to expand the scope of dual-use risks. How do these technological innovations pose governance challenges, particularly in balancing their beneficial uses with the risks they entail? ...

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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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