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Changing India’s neighbourhood gaze using two Ts
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.


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


Understanding the India-Pakistan War through Peace Theory
India and Pakistan have reached a ceasefire understanding and yet the shadows of the conflict still loom large. The situation of peace between India and Pakistan rests on very unstable grounds, thereby creating conditions for a fragile or a ‘negative peace’. A negative peace exists when there is a cessation of hostile activities on both ends and yet the underlying issues of conflict still persist.


Aakash, the Made in India surface-to-air missile - the star of Operation Sindoor
Aakash surface-to-air missile (SAM) system has emerged as a major success story of indigenous defence manufacturing in India.


India and Pakistan: The Elusive Quest for Conventional Deterrence Below the Nuclear Threshold
Why India and Pakistan have failed to find adequate deterrence under the nuclear threshold, and how this causes incessant strife between the two nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours.


Pakistan's new hope - critical minerals and, again, America
Pakistan has clutched at a new lifeline - after Trump's tariffs, America might once again be interested in the minerals of Balochistan.


Navigating strategic partnerships: India's choice between the Quad and RIC
India stands at a critical juncture in its foreign policy, where it must decide whether to deepen its involvement in the Quadrilateral...


Modi’s Middle East Mantra
Since taking office in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a proactive foreign policy, with a significant focus on enhancing


China's great leap forward
The Great Leap Forward was an attempt by the chairman of the CCP, Mao Zedong, to maintain his ideological and political dominance in the...


Taiwan might face an uptick in propaganda against it
William Lai from Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the victor of Taiwan’s presidential elections held in January 2024, is all set to be...


Pakistan intelligence leaks to The Guardian are made to embarrass the UAE
Nestled at the heart of Europe, Vienna stands as a timeless nexus of intrigue and clandestine operations. Steeped in a rich tapestry of...


China’s neocolonialism in Africa
China's engagement with Africa, often characterised through its economic diplomacy, has sparked considerable debate and analysis among...


India’s role in rebuilding Syria: A beacon of hope post-war
The conflict between the USA and the USSR, during the era of the Cold War, had far-reaching consequences that extended beyond their...


India must be proactive while countering China in maritime cybersecurity
As the world grapples with escalating cyber threats, recent developments in the United States have underscored the urgent need for robust...


Forging Strategic Alliances: India-USA defence tech partnership
In the dynamic landscape of international relations, the strategic partnership between India and the United States has garnered...


The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA): Why its important
The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019, specifically aims to provide a pathway to Indian citizenship for persecuted minorities from...


How China gets terrorism wrong
The heinous and surprise attack on Israel by Hamas and the former’s retaliation has consequently engulfed the entire region & led to a...


India and the US Presidential Elections
The United States Presidential Elections are a globally significant event, closely watched by countries around the world, including...


Pakistan's democracy at crossroads: Staged elections could perpetuate political unrest
As Pakistan gears up for parliamentary elections in February concerns about the integrity and fairness of the electoral process are...


The India-USA defence partnership: An Introduction
The India-USA defence partnership has grown significantly over the past few decades, evolving from a period of ambivalence and occasional...
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