Fault Lines of the Frontier: Tribal Loyalties and the New Pakistan–Afghanistan Tensions
Archita Gaur 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.
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…