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Bharatiya Cinema and the Responsibility of Influence

Cinema in Bharat has long held a unique and far-reaching influence, extending well beyond entertainment into the cultural identity of millions...

Wellington’s Wager: Why New Zealand Chose India in an Age of Uncertainty

In a landmark bilateral development, India and New Zealand have agreed on a Free Trade Agreement allowing 100 per cent duty-free access to Indian products in New Zealand...

QUAD: A Concert Without Conductors

The Indo-Pacific accounts for nearly two-thirds of global GDP, roughly 60 per cent of global maritime trade, and close to 70 per cent of seaborne energy flows. More than 80 per cent of the world's...

Middle Powers Reshaping Global Order: UAE, Turkey, Indonesia, and India 

Countries like the UAE, Turkey, and Indonesia are no longer just “ in the middle”; rather, they are becoming major players in business, banking, logistics, and culture. ...

The Silicon Siege: How the West Asian Crisis Rebuilt the Military-Industrial Complex

With the inclusion of venture-backed tech giants, or the "Silicon Insurgents", the triangle has changed into a diamond. Companies that were once in the business of social media algorithms are now...

The Fragile Backbone: India’s Oil Dependence and the Anatomy of Energy Vulnerability

In this new Sharp Scope data analyst Divyanka Tandon analysis examines how rising import dependence, growing exposure to the Strait of Hormuz, shrinking flexibility in crude sourcing, and inadequate...

Zero- Sum Security: How Washington’s Gulf Pivot Could Leave Ukraine Defenseless

The U.S. Department of Defense reportedly diverted nearly $750 million from the Prioritised Ukraine Requirement List (PURL) to replenish rapidly depleting American weapons stockpiles...

Zombie Multilateralism: Why the United Nations Must Change or Fade Away 

The UN’s inability to address the prevalent issues shows that it is no longer a "universal" body but a bystander to this new era...

India’s Economic Statecraft in the Maldives: Strategy, Stability and Influence

Under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework, India approved the first ₹30 billion withdrawal for the Maldives, indicating ongoing financial support and bolstering its strategic position in the area...