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Between Reconciliation and Rivalry: Understanding the Historical Wounds in Sino-Japanese Ties

Even after China and Japan normalised diplomatic relations in 1972, the question of justice and reparations for Chinese victims—especially comfort women and survivors of massacres, which mainly...

Between Islam and the Gun: Why Pakistan Remains Trapped in Its Own Narrative

Even in 2025, Pakistan’s ideological rigidity, military dominance, and dependence on external patrons like the U.S. and China continue to define its governance and foreign policy, just as Cohen...

Counterterrorism as Camouflage: How Washington Exploits Islamabad for Balochistan’s Riches

Strategic interest in Balochistan’s resources: Washington eyes vast reserves of gold, copper, lithium, and rare earths, seeking to reduce dependence on China’s supply chains and secure minerals for...

The Impact of Western Sanctions on Russia’s Trade Flows: A Data-Driven Look at the Pivot to China, Surge with India, and Non-Western Realignment

Russia’s trade geography has changed as a result of Western sanctions that have been in place since the country annexed Crimea in 2014 and were significantly increased following the full-scale...

Beyond Retaliation: How India Can Rewire Its Economy Amid U.S. Trade Pressures

Kautilya gives us the grammar for this task. Power (śakti) has three strands — Prabhu-śakti (sovereign/financial power), Prabhāva-śakti (material and military-industrial capacity), and Mantra-śakti...

Cybersecurity in the Age of Foreign-Controlled Infrastructure

In the digital era, data is a vital asset for any organisation. It drives innovation, informs decisions, and creates competitive advantages. However, as the volume and variety of data grow, so do the...

Washington Talks: Europe Tries to Stay Relevant in the Ukraine Peace Process

Talks in Washington focused on U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine and possible ceasefire terms, while European leaders also pressed for fair representation in any future negotiations...

Semiconductors, Self-Reliance, and Sovereignty: Modi’s Message Under Trump’s Tariff Shadow

PM Modi’s Red Fort speech on 15 Aug 2025, contained unmistakable signals: India will not passively submit to external commercial coercion. Rather, it is doubling down on domestic sourcing, consumption...

Manipur’s Crisis and India’s Crossroads: Ethnicity, Security, and the Act East Challenge

While it cannot be denied that the North East Indian states, primarily Manipur, serve as the launching pad for India’s Act East Policy, one must not overlook the fact that insurgency, fuelled by drug...