Beyond De-Dollarisation: The Rise of a Fragmented Global Currency Order
Archita Gaur Rather than eroding the dollar, current trends point to a fragmented, multipolar currency system driven by risk hedging…
The Hidden Costs of War: Economic Fallout of the Iran–Israel Conflict
Far from being solely an energy market issue, the Iran–Israel conflict is now placing significant strain on global…
Fault Lines of the Frontier: Tribal Loyalties and the New Pakistan–Afghanistan Tensions
The Durand Line has neither been formally recognised by successive Afghan governments nor accepted as a legitimate international…
From Rivalry to Fragmentation: Rethinking Security in Subcontinent
The security of the region is now less about traditional inter-state rivalry and more about intersecting economic vulnerabilities,…
Great Power Politics and the Architecture of Conflict in West Asia
The upheaval in West Asia isn't just due to the occasional errant calculation or even a pair of…
India’s FTA Strategy as a Geoeconomic Statecraft
The rise in India’s FTAs reflects a strategic shift, rather than sudden liberalisation. The recent FTA momentum reflects…
Reimagining International Relations: Building an India-Centric Theoretical and Strategic Framework
This Sharp Scope issue explores the urgent need to reimagine IR from an India-centric perspective, grounded in civilisational…
The Shifting Sands of West Asia: A Diplomat’s Insight into a Turbulent Region
‘West Asia at War’ by former Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, Talmiz Ahmad, stands out because of…
India’s Strategic Autonomy: Balancing Act in a Fragmented Multipolar World
India is emerging as a balancer in a multipolar, fragmented world, where it does not align fully with…
China’s Pacific Push: Deepens Strategic and Climate Partnerships with Pacific Island Nations
China has pledged to establish a China-Pacific Island Countries Climate Action Cooperation Fund to support climate resilience.