Domestic Legitimacy, Global Consequences: What Meloni’s Referendum Loss Reveals
Anjali Singh In a crucial referendum, voters rejected Giorgia Meloni's judicial reform, marking a major political loss for her government.
Energy, Deterrence, and Escalation: The Economic Fallout of the Iran Conflict
A worldwide economic shock akin to past energy crises could occur if the conflict spreads or threatens the…
Japan Acts on Oil Reserves to Counter Middle East Supply Disruptions
From the prism of international relations theory, Japan's approach is consistent with the idea of energy security, which…
When Deterrence Failed: The Iran War and the Collapse of Credibility in the Pakistan–Saudi Defence Agreement
Pakistan's 2025 Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Riyadh has come under intense scrutiny due to Iran's retaliatory drone…
From Street Protests to the Ballot Box: Nepal’s March 5 Polls Test Political Stability
Nearly 19 million people are eligible to vote in the election for the lower house of parliament, the…
From Defence to Digital: India–Israel Ties Enter a New Strategic Phase
With both nations committing to strengthening their collaboration in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology, and quantum computing, these technologies…
Cross-Border Strikes and Hostage Threats Push Islamabad and Kabul Toward the Brink
Pakistan’s cross-border airstrikes in Afghanistan during Ramadan and the Baloch Liberation Army’s hostage video have sharply escalated tensions,…
The Hormuz–Geneva Equation: Diplomacy at the Table, Deterrence at Sea
By combining overt military threats with diplomatic openness, the US posture reflects a compellence strategy, where threats aim…
Hindu Representation, Jamaat Gains and India’s Watchful Eye After Bangladesh’s Election
For New Delhi, minority safety in Bangladesh remains a core diplomatic concern, and the presence of Hindu MPs…
Assad’s Downfall and the Fragile Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
The regime's fundamental vulnerability was shown when Assad's forces were unable to stop the insurgents' quick successes, despite…