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Too Many Fronts: Is the UAE’s Balancing Act Finally Cracking?

The UAE is increasingly finding itself on the opposite side of several regional disputes from Saudi Arabia, particularly over Yemen, Sudan, oil policy, Iran, and the future balance of power in the...

Why the Weakest Reading of the Mecca Pact Is the Most Dangerous One

The agreement is an opportunity to redouble India's efforts rather than walk away from the Gulf...

Parliament Security and the Limits of Satyagraha: Lessons from the Recent Protest March

India’s democratic strength lies in its ability to protect both the constitutional right to peaceful dissent and the sanctity of its national institutions. Neither objective should ever be achieved at...

The Unfinished War: Costs, Contradictions, and the Search for an Endgame in Ukraine

Russia’s initial expectation of a swift victory in Ukraine has turned into a prolonged and increasingly complex war, with the conflict reaching a stalemate in eastern Ukraine...

Pakistan’s Civil-Military Relations: Why the Army Became the State’s Anchor

It is vital to note that this rebirth was not spearheaded by the country's democratic and civilian institutions. Rather, the Pakistani Army is driving this progress. The Pakistani Army, not Prime...

A Tectonic Shift in Eurasian Security: Decoding the Mecca Pact and the Counter-Alignment of India, the UAE, and Israel

The agreement, signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, declares a mutual defence pact, which says an...

Why Summit Venues Matter: Reading NATO’s Strategy Through Ankara

The venue itself reflects shifting strategic priorities, at a time when security concerns are escalating across the Black Sea, the Middle East and beyond. The importance of the summit lies as much in...

The Strait of Hormuz Doctrine Gap: Why India Needs a Joint Warfare Framework for Energy Chokepoint Defence

India imports more than 85 per cent of its crude oil requirements, while a substantial share of its energy supplies remains linked to the Gulf region. Yet despite these ambitions, India lacks a...

Bharatiya Citizen – The Responsibilities of Being Connected to Bharat

The responsibilities of a Bharatiya citizen extend far beyond obeying laws or enjoying rights. You are the temporary steward of a civilisational inheritance preserved for the benefit of humanity...