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The Idea of a Civilization-state and its Influence on Indian and Chinese Foreign Policies

In the 21st century; the rise in economic capabilities has led both China and India to showcase their civilizational heritage as an identity marker and as the centrepiece of their respective foreign...

The Myth of the Islamic Ummah: Iran’s Reality Check in a Divided Muslim World

The concept of the Islamic Ummah refers to the global community of Muslims, bound together by their shared faith in Islam. Historically, the idea of the Ummah has been rooted in the Qur’an and...

Shigeru Ishiba: Japan’s New PM Amid Economic and Leadership Crises

Shigeru Ishiba, former Defense Minister, was appointed as Japan’s new Prime Minister after winning the LDP leadership race. Ishiba aims to tackle deflation and strengthen Japan’s defense...

With growing concerns about the situation escalating, Israel promises to respond to Iran’s missile attack

Tehran warns Israel's allies against intervening. Israel says school damaged by a missile, no casualties reported. Iran missile attack was 'severe escalation,' Israel says. Any Israel response to be...

Bangladesh’s Political Shift: Can It Prosper Without India?

Introduction In the past few months, Bangladesh was in turmoil experiencing widespread protests against the Sheikh Hasina government.  It resulted in the ouster of Sheikh Hasina who fled and came to...

The Aftermath of Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah’s Death: Ripple Effects in the Middle East and India

Introduction: The tensions in West Asia escalated after the sudden death of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, marking a significant blow to the Iran-backed terror group and the broader ‘Axis...

USA supports India’s bid for a permanent seat in the UNSC

 The U.S. supports India’s bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council (UNSC).  ‘Wilmington Declaration’ calls for UNSC reform to enhance global representation and...

The New Gang of Four – Alignment Driven by Opposition to the US-led World Order

The new Gang of Four consisting of China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia is not a formal alliance committed to defending one another but an alignment driven by shared opposition to the existing US-led...

Looking Past the 2024 Leaders’ Summit: How Complex Interdependence Will Determine the Future of the QUAD

1. Complex Interdependence: Economic ties with China, particularly trade imbalances, heavily influence the QUAD’s cautious approach, limiting bold actions against China’s rise...