Iran’s Grand Strategy: From Revolutionary Isolation to Fragmented Warfare
Dhruv Ashok Through its ‘forward Defence doctrine’, Iran has supported regional proxies such as Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis and militias in…
Iran’s Influence Among Indian Shias and the Emerging Security Challenge for India
The Indian state must develop a comprehensive strategy to counter Iranian attempts to influence the loyalties of the…
From Shadow War to Open Conflict: Israel’s Assassination Doctrine and the Iran Escalation
Israel justifies its strategy of targeted killings as an extension of its right to self-defence under Article 51…
Youth Unrest and Regional Stability: Reassessing India-Nepal Relations after the September 2025 Protests
The recent protests are a matter of critical strategic concern for India, as Instability in Nepal poses several…
India’s Quest for Digital Sovereignty: Lessons from the Nayara–Microsoft Standoff
When a company gets registered and functions in India, India provides its sovereign cover. However, a foreign company…
Operation Rising Lion: Examining Israel’s ‘Begin Doctrine’, Conflict with Iran, and Impact on Regional Geopolitics
Operation Rising Lion has been a stellar execution of the Begin Doctrine, wherein Israel has sought to disrupt…
Reconceptualising India’s Strategic Sphere of Influence in the IOR: A Case for a 21st-Century Indian Monroe Doctrine
In this issue brief, Dhruv Ashok explores how India must shift from a defensive mindset to a more…
Balochistan’s Long War for Independence: From 1948 Uprisings to the 2025 Jaffar Express Hijack
The rise of armed separatist groups like the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has overshadowed moderate political efforts due…
InfoWar Against India and the Need for a Strategic InfoWar Organization
India needs to establish an Information Warfare organization that reports to the CDS and must be staffed with…
Weaponizing International Law: Lessons for India from Ukraine’s Lawfare Against Russia
Lawfare as a tool of Indian diplomacy will greatly help to strengthen India’s case of supporting the current…