India’s FTA Strategy as a Geoeconomic Statecraft
Archita Gaur 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.
Fragile Truce: The Uncertain Peace Between Iran and Israel
President Donald Trump is receiving mixed global reactions, with some praising him for helping to avoid escalation, while…
From Diplomatic Ties to Defense Alliance: One Year of Russia–North Korea Strategic Partnership
Russia and North Korea had signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty that included a mutual defence clause—if either…
AUKUS at the Crossroads: The US Review, Allied Resolve, and Indo-Pacific Stakes
The U.S. Department of Defence launched a 30-day review of AUKUS’s 1st pillar, which comprises the nuclear submarine…
Astana Summit 2025: China’s Expanding Footprint in Central Asia
The summit comes at a time when the Russian influence is slowly dying down post-Ukraine, and there is…
The Impact of Iran-Israel Conflict on G7
The G7 summit in Canada coincides with the conflict, and it may have an overshadowing impact on the…