Sins of my Colonial Masters: A Brief History of Syria and the Middle East
Balaji Subramanian 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…
India Must Refrain from Allowing the West to Exploit its Demographic Dividend. Here’s why?
India must not become the donor of educated and skilled labour to the West and instead must utilise…
War Fought on Industrial Strength are over in the Age of IT, AI, and Quantum Mechanics
Rapid changes in industrial capability and the sheer amount of military gear available have changed the essence of…
A Pragmatic Future for Iran: Reclaiming Civilizational Legacy Beyond Theocratic Rule
For Iran, the end of the theocratic regime is essential for thriving economically, politically, and culturally, and for…
The Myth of the Islamic Ummah: Iran’s Reality Check in a Divided Muslim World
The concept of the Islamic Ummah refers to the global community of Muslims, bound together by their shared…