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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.


Understanding Pakistan’s reliance on Chinese debt
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?


Why India-Turkey ties are in crisis
The recent conflict has also brought forth Pakistan’s relationship with Turkey and the latter’s consistent support to the defence...


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.


Rising tides: China's expansive claims and Southeast Asia's battle for sovereignty
The North Natuna Sea has recently emerged as a focal point of geopolitical tension, bringing to light the complex and often volatile...


The Emperor’s New Ministers
President Xi Jinping continues to face trouble with the military establishment. Who is the new PRC Defence Minister, Admiral Dong Jun,...


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...


Hong Kong’s regressive security law and China
Hong Klaw not only undermines the "one country, two systems" framework but also signals a troubling trend in the erosion of civil liberties.


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


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...


How to counter China's dominance in the EV industry
As China continues to dominate the Electric Vehicles (EV) global supply chain, can India and the US cooperate to disrupt this dominance?...


Why the India-Russia relationship is now more important than ever
The India-Russia relationship, with its roots deeply entrenched in the Cold War era, has evolved significantly over the decades. Today,...


Why China's nuclear proliferation is a cause for concern
Recent reports by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists and the release of new satellite images have pointed to China's rapid nuclear...


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...


China’s provocations in the South China Sea
The recent escalations and provocations by China in the South China Sea are a matter of significant concern for the entire region, and...


Why are China’s loans to Africa plummeting?
Boston University's Global China Initiative suggests that China's loans to Africa have been decreasing over the past two years. The...


10 points on the challenges facing India’s National Security Strategy
India's National Security Challenges launched recently at the India International Center is a book that strikes an important conversation...


BRI@10: Evaluating China’s green BRI through a Pakistani lens
As the 3rd Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Summit unfoldsin China, it marks a decade since the inception of President Xi Jinping's...


China’s interest in the Khalistan movement
Introduction The Government of India has long believed that Khalistani separatists are working in tandem with foreign powers, mainly...


China's strategic manipulation of UNHRC: A threat to global human rights
In a recent development, diplomats based in Geneva representing 11 nations, including delegates from Pakistan, Belarus, Nicaragua,...
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