Why External Powers Constantly Misread Fragile States
Archita Gaur In all manner of situations, over any timeline, external powers have struggled to even know the political, social,…
China in Afghanistan: Pragmatism, Power, and the Limits of Strategy
The authors highlight the convergence of security (notably Xinjiang-related) and economic concerns, characterising Beijing’s response as cautious pragmatism.
Migration as Power: How Human Mobility is Reshaping Geopolitics in the Global South
Migration is no longer merely a humanitarian or economic phenomenon but is increasingly being deployed as a strategic…
Beyond De-Dollarisation: The Rise of a Fragmented Global Currency Order
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…