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From Pahalgam to the LoC: India-Pakistan Tensions near Breaking Point
Apr 23, 2025

From Pahalgam to the LoC: India-Pakistan Tensions near Breaking Point

As India mourns the Pahalgam victims, pressure mounts for a strong response. The strategic and political fallout has only just begun.

India Halts Bangladesh Transhipment: What it Means for Regional Trade and Security
Apr 19, 2025

India Halts Bangladesh Transhipment: What it Means for Regional Trade and Security

India’s termination of the transhipment deal with Bangladesh reflects deeper diplomatic tensions amid Dhaka’s pivot towards China and highlights g

A Moment of Truth for Europe’s Far-Right
Apr 19, 2025

A Moment of Truth for Europe’s Far-Right

As the voter base of the European far-right bears the consequences of the economic disruption unleashed by the American president, the nexus between T

अमेरिका-चीन टकराव में ट्रंप की नई भूमिका तय
Apr 19, 2025

अमेरिका-चीन टकराव में ट्रंप की नई भूमिका तय

सत्ता में ट्रंप की वापसी ने टैरिफ युद्ध छेड़कर अमेरिका औ�

Trump, Iran, and the Nuclear Deal: A Slow-Motion Crisis
Apr 04, 2025

Trump, Iran, and the Nuclear Deal: A Slow-Motion Crisis

Trump’s recent request to Iran for nuclear deal negotiations, followed by Iran's rejection, could ignite tensions

US Defence Strategy in the Indo-Pacific: Hegseth’s Push under Trump 2.0
Apr 03, 2025

US Defence Strategy in the Indo-Pacific: Hegseth’s Push under Trump 2.0

As Trump’s second term unfolds, Hegseth’s Indo-Pacific tour reassures allies and strengthens US defence ties with Japan and the Philippines, espec

Opportunities for Indian Defence Industry in Europe
Apr 02, 2025

Opportunities for Indian Defence Industry in Europe

India's 'Make in India' defence ecosystem positions it as Europe's ideal partner amid transatlantic tensions and military supply gaps.

Adjustment and Hope: Russian Perceptions of Détente with the US
Mar 26, 2025

Adjustment and Hope: Russian Perceptions of Détente with the US

Trump’s outreach to Moscow has sparked cautious optimism in Russia, but strategic tensions remain. Can a US-Russia détente lead to lasting peace in

Trump’s Taiwan tweak: Bargaining chip or Asia pivot?
Mar 04, 2025

Trump’s Taiwan tweak: Bargaining chip or Asia pivot?

Trump’s shift on Taiwan, from omitting opposition to independence to boosting defence ties, sparks tension with Beijing. Is it leverage or Asia pivo

South Korea’s quest for nuclear weapons
Feb 28, 2025

South Korea’s quest for nuclear weapons

South Korea remains firm in its pursuit of nuclearisation amidst growing tensions with the US and unpredictability surrounding regional nuclear securi

Chinese discourse on Trump tariff
Feb 21, 2025

Chinese discourse on Trump tariff

China’s response to Trump’s tariff threat intensifies as Beijing retaliates with strategic measures, signalling growing economic tensions and glob

India-Sri Lanka ties: Fishermen, maritime security, and bilateral talks
Feb 14, 2025

India-Sri Lanka ties: Fishermen, maritime security, and bilateral talks

The escalating fishermen’s dispute between India and Sri Lanka continues to weigh heavily on broader bilateral relations, adding a persistent strain

Global health in flux: What a potential US exit from the WHO means for the world
Jan 20, 2025

Global health in flux: What a potential US exit from the WHO means for the world

The US intends to realign the role of global health in its foreign policy, and the Global South needs to formulate steps to address this altered lands

पश्चिम आशियातील आण्विक तणावावर ट्रम्प 2.0 चा प्रभाव
Jan 15, 2025

पश्चिम आशियातील आण्विक तणावावर ट्रम्प 2.0 चा प्रभाव

भूतकाळात, ट्रम्प यांचे परराष्ट्र धोरण पश्चिम आशियातील स�

World in 2025
Jan 08, 2025

World in 2025

2025 may break geopolitical impasses, with shifts in US-Russia relations, China-Taiwan tensions, and challenges in climate action and global diplomacy

पश्चिम एशिया में परमाणु तनावों पर ट्रंप 2.0 का असर
Jan 03, 2025

पश्चिम एशिया में परमाणु तनावों पर ट्रंप 2.0 का असर

अतीत में ट्रंप की विदेश नीति पश्चिम एशिया में स्थिरता और �

Trump 2.0’s impact on nuclear tensions in West Asia
Jan 02, 2025

Trump 2.0’s impact on nuclear tensions in West Asia

Trump’s past foreign policy has failed to reach the goal of stability and peace in West Asia, and Trump 2.0 must increase its diplomatic engagement

Trump 2.0: China fears escalation on tech, Taiwan, and the origins of COVID-19
Dec 16, 2024

Trump 2.0: China fears escalation on tech, Taiwan, and the origins of COVID-19

Beijing foresees a shift in Washington’s policy on Taipei from “strategic ambiguity” to “strategic clarity”

চিনা মহড়া তাইওয়ান প্রণালীতে উত্তেজনা বৃদ্ধি করছে
Nov 29, 2024

চিনা মহড়া তাইওয়ান প্রণালীতে উত্তেজনা বৃদ্ধি করছে

তাইপে বাগ্‌যুদ্ধে ঝাঁজ বাড়িয়েছে এবং ‘তাইওয়ান বনাম চিন�

गाझापासून तेहरानपर्यंतः 'नवीन' मध्यपूर्वेचा भ्रम आणि धोका
Nov 02, 2024

गाझापासून तेहरानपर्यंतः 'नवीन' मध्यपूर्वेचा भ्रम आणि धोका

याह्या सिनवारच्या मृत्यूने हमासचा कणा मोडला आहे का? होय. �

ताइवान जलसंधि में चीन के ‘युद्धाभ्यास’ से बढ़ रहा है तनाव
Oct 24, 2024

ताइवान जलसंधि में चीन के ‘युद्धाभ्यास’ से बढ़ रहा है तनाव

चीन और ताइवान के बीच नैरेटिव की जंग में बढ़त हासिल करने के

Chinese drills raise tensions in the Taiwan Straits
Oct 22, 2024

Chinese drills raise tensions in the Taiwan Straits

Taipei ups the ante in the narrative battle as it frames the “Taiwan vs China” clash as Taiwan resisting the expansion of authoritarianism

India-Canada relations: In the age of sovereignty
Oct 22, 2024

India-Canada relations: In the age of sovereignty

The India-Canada fallout underscores shifting power dynamics, as states like India increasingly prioritize national integrity over diplomatic norms

From Gaza to Tehran: Illusions and delusions of a ‘new’ Middle East
Oct 21, 2024

From Gaza to Tehran: Illusions and delusions of a ‘new’ Middle East

Has the backbone of Hamas broken with the death of Sinwar? Yes. Will this mean an end to resistance movements, both militant and political? Most likel

Chinese chatter links India-Canada row to BRICS’ de-dollarisation agenda
Oct 21, 2024

Chinese chatter links India-Canada row to BRICS’ de-dollarisation agenda

Is India’s participation in the Kazan Summit and its position on the BRICS 2024 agenda of expansion and de-dollarisation an important trigger point?

Reflecting on Pakistan’s response to the Israel–Palestine conflict
Oct 18, 2024

Reflecting on Pakistan’s response to the Israel–Palestine conflict

Recent tensions in the Middle East have helped Pakistan maintain restricted ties with Israel without any significant shifts in its stance, despite ext

Disengagement and reset with China?
Sep 16, 2024

Disengagement and reset with China?

Recent high-level meetings between Indian and Chinese officials suggest a possible shift in relations, with discussions on disengagement and easing te

Lingshui 36-1: Unfolding geopolitics over the ‘use’ of the Indo-Pacific
Aug 22, 2024

Lingshui 36-1: Unfolding geopolitics over the ‘use’ of the Indo-Pacific

The discovery of the Lingshui 36-1 gas field in the contested SCS is likely to escalate regional tensions, as China and other stakeholders vie for con

इस्रायल-इराण तणावात भारताकडून हिताचे रक्षण
Aug 21, 2024

इस्रायल-इराण तणावात भारताकडून हिताचे रक्षण

आखातातील वाढत्या तणावाच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर भारताने आपल्�

A renewed great power entanglement in Cuba
Aug 13, 2024

A renewed great power entanglement in Cuba

Cuba is once again becoming a strategic focal point for great powers, reviving Cold War-era tensions and placing the island at the centre of the globa

ईरान-इज़राइल के तनाव के बीच अपने हितों के लिये संतुलन साधता ‘भारत’!
Aug 13, 2024

ईरान-इज़राइल के तनाव के बीच अपने हितों के लिये संतुलन साधता ‘भारत’!

मध्यपूर्व में बढ़ते तनावों के बीच भारत ने इस क्षेत्र में �

India balances interests amidst Israel-Iran tensions
Aug 08, 2024

India balances interests amidst Israel-Iran tensions

Amidst the rising tensions in the Middle East, India has upheld a degree of strategic ambiguity while considering its security interests in the area

Rising instability in the region clouds the Middle East's future
Aug 07, 2024

Rising instability in the region clouds the Middle East's future

The ongoing Gaza conflict and the rising regional tensions will likely make the Middle East less stable for the next few years

Potential rift: US blocks British court's access to Diego Garcia
Aug 01, 2024

Potential rift: US blocks British court's access to Diego Garcia

America blocking a British judge and her team from holding a court hearing in Diego Garcia could possibly trigger a diplomatic row between the US and

India’s ties with Russia – A product of strategic weakness as much as strategic autonomy
Jul 26, 2024

India’s ties with Russia – A product of strategic weakness as much as strategic autonomy

When the Western world looks disapprovingly at India’s pursuit or insistence on strategic autonomy for its foreign policy, especially vis-à-vis Rus

National Security priorities for Modi 3.0: Finessing India’s strategic deterrence
Jul 25, 2024

National Security priorities for Modi 3.0: Finessing India’s strategic deterrence

An agile, fleet-footed military, no longer encumbered by a defensive crouch, is the need of the hour

Stormy South China Sea: PRC’s new maritime push
Jul 24, 2024

Stormy South China Sea: PRC’s new maritime push

Fresh salami-slicing tactics may spark tensions in South China Sea between Beijing and neighbours

The Vibrant Villages Programme: A Response to PLA’s Salami Slicing through Xiaokang (小康) villages
Jul 19, 2024

The Vibrant Villages Programme: A Response to PLA’s Salami Slicing through Xiaokang (小康) villages

The VVP’s effective implementation will help these Indian villages connect to the national mainstream, participate in India’s growing economy and,

हिजबुल्लाह-इस्रायल युद्धाचा धोका : तर्क आणि परिणाम
Jul 19, 2024

हिजबुल्लाह-इस्रायल युद्धाचा धोका : तर्क आणि परिणाम

इस्रायल-पॅलेस्टिनी युद्ध आणि त्याचे परिणाम आता हिजबुल्�

China uses academia to assert South China Sea claims
Jul 05, 2024

China uses academia to assert South China Sea claims

To reinforce public opinion and influence perception in favour of what China believes are the country’s “correct” maritime limits, Beijing has b

A potential Hezbollah-Israel war: Rationale and implications
Jul 03, 2024

A potential Hezbollah-Israel war: Rationale and implications

The Israel-Palestinian war and its spillover effects have now begun to turn towards Hezbollah and Lebanon with the latent potential to encompass wider

भारत-अमेरिका धोरणात्मक भागीदारीतील चढ-उतार
Jun 19, 2024

भारत-अमेरिका धोरणात्मक भागीदारीतील चढ-उतार

अमेरिका मध्य पूर्व आणि युरेशियामध्ये सुरू असलेल्या संघ�

Key trends from the European Parliament Elections 2024
Jun 17, 2024

Key trends from the European Parliament Elections 2024

Despite the war in Europe, economic challenges, global trade tensions, and farmer protests, the 2024 election saw the centre retain control in the Eur

President Lai Ching-te’s inaugural speech: Implications for Cross-Strait relations
Jun 12, 2024

President Lai Ching-te’s inaugural speech: Implications for Cross-Strait relations

Adopting a firmer stance than his predecessors, President Lai reaffirmed in his speech that the ROC is separate from the PRC, reflecting the will of T

The highs and lows of India–US convergence
Jun 06, 2024

The highs and lows of India–US convergence

The strategic convergence between India and the US might be weakening as the US increasingly focuses on the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and E

50 years of Pokhran I: Revisiting India's peaceful nuclear explosion
May 30, 2024

50 years of Pokhran I: Revisiting India's peaceful nuclear explosion

India's nuclear odyssey should be understood through the lens of geopolitical tensions, technological ambitions, and ethical dilemmas