Pakistan’s Strategic Miscalculation in Afghanistan: How Its Proxy Turned Against It
Balaji Subramanian The proxy that Pakistan created has now crossed the Durand Line and has entered into Pakistan and like…
A Game of Geopolitical 3D Chess: Navigating Modi-Trump Relations in a Changing World
If India has to play three-dimensional chess in international relations with Trump, it must support and ensure that…
The Wakhan Corridor: Why it is strategically important for Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and India
The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of land in northeastern Afghanistan, extending about 350 kilometres (220 miles)…
Why Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) with China is Temporary ?
The Recently concluded meetings between Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi have…
Sins of my Colonial Masters: A Brief History of Syria and the Middle East
Legacy of Sykes-Picot: The Sykes-Picot Agreement’s arbitrary borders ignored the ethnic and religious diversity of the Middle East,…
Syria: The New Battleground for the Great Game
The Syrian civil war has escalated, with insurgents capturing Aleppo, threatening broader regional instability and increasing Russian involvement…
If Defense Budget Can’t Be Increased, India Should Invest More in Asymmetrical Weapons Platforms
Cost-Effective Asymmetrical Weapons: India should prioritize investing in low-cost, easily mass-produced asymmetrical weapons, such as drones and guided…
The Obscurantist Far-Left is the New ‘Tea Party’ of the Democrats. Will they reclaim their party now?
The rise of the Tea Party movement in the Republican Party and the rise of far-left influences within…
Digital Media Surge: How Podcasts and Independent Media Are Impacting the Political Landscape
The new medium of communication has emerged as a transformative force in media, often challenging mainstream outlets and…
Energy Security at Stake: India and China’s Balancing Act Amid Israel-Iran Tensions
While India and China are unlikely to work together to end an Israel-Iran conflict, they might engage in…