The world is once again waking up to the brutal reality of China’s strategic dominance over rare earth elements (REEs), the critical...

In an increasingly multipolar world, diplomacy is not just about agreements and protocol, it is about rediscovering shared values,...

Pakistan’s duplicity has long been the hallmark of its foreign policy, a pattern of strategic contradictions designed to extract maximum...

In recent months, China has redoubled its efforts to rebrand and rewrite the narrative on Tibet. The ancient, deeply spiritual land that...

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic mission aboard the Axiom-4 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center marks a pivotal milestone for...

On June 11, 2025, Muhammad Yunus addressed Chatham House with confidence. Speaking at one of the world’s most respected foreign policy...

Israel launched attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities in an attempt to eliminate the existential threat posed by Iran in the form of its...

In an age where democracies falter and authoritarian regimes form alliances of convenience, the global defence of human rights is no...

From fishing in troubled waters of Syria to doing business in both war and peace between Russia and Ukraine, and standing by “brotherly”...

In a world increasingly defined by shifting alliances and strategic recalibrations, the burgeoning defense relationship between India and...

In this essay I use two examples from two extremities - Tamil Nadu and Tripura - to try and examine how India can significantly enhance its regional influence and unlock substantial economic possibilities by strategically leveraging the unique strengths and geographical advantages of its federal states.

When the Monsoon Revolution forced Sheikh Hasina from power, many hoped the storm would bring democratic renewal. Instead, it has begun...

Iran and the US recently concluded the fifth round of negotiations, mediated by Oman, in Rome and the US President Donald Trump hinted at...

In the volatile landscape of South Asian geopolitics, the balance of military power between India and Pakistan has often drawn...

As of late 2024, the World Bank identified China as Pakistan's largest bilateral creditor, holding approximately $29 billion in loans, constituting about 22% of Pakistan's total external debt. Pakistan sustains its economic needs on external financial assistance, how long will the country stay in this debt trap?

While arch-adversaries in a military conflict, the massive gap in economic size, geopolitical heft, military budget ensures that India...

For decades, India has shown nothing but goodwill towards the Turkish people — from humanitarian assistance in moments of crisis to...

The recent conflict has also brought forth Pakistan’s relationship with Turkey and the latter’s consistent support to the defence...

In a moment of stunning political rupture, Bangladesh’s interim government under Mohammad Yunus has officially banned the Awami League...

Abstract The recent India-Pakistan conflict, known as Operation Sindoor, extended beyond traditional military engagements into the realm...