Beyond Retaliation: How India Can Rewire Its Economy Amid U.S. Trade Pressures
Dr Nanda Kishor Kautilya gives us the grammar for this task. Power (śakti) has three strands — Prabhu-śakti (sovereign/financial power), Prabhāva-śakti…
The Strategic Silence of Hezbollah: A Calculated Victory for Israel in the Current Conflict with Iran
Hezbollah's silence is not merely an omission; it is a strategic signal, and arguably a major victory for…
From Restraint to Resolve: India’s Emerging Military Doctrine Post-Operation Sindoor
India is undergoing a significant transformation in its strategic and military posture. In the issue brief titled “From…
China’s Awkward Moment in the Wake of India-Pakistan Confrontation after Pahalgam 2025
Far from coming to Islamabad’s rescue, Beijing was forced into a position of strategic withdrawal, revealing the limits…
Divergent Narratives: A Critical Analysis of Indian and Western Media Coverage of the Pahalgam Terror Attack
Western media outlets largely avoided framing the Pahalgam Terror attack as part of a broader pattern of cross-border…
Bay of Bengal Balancing Act: India Holds the Line Against China in BIMSTEC
India took a two-track approach: strengthening its bilateral ties with Bangladesh and simultaneously trying to develop consensus among…
Strategy Over Spectacle: Modi’s “Mitra Vibhooshana” and the New Contours of India–Sri Lanka Relations
India's management of its relationship with Sri Lanka, particularly in its economic crisis and subsequent political change, is…
The Extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana: A Landmark in Counter-Terrorism and India–US Strategic Relations
The timing of Rana’s extradition coincides with a shifting global security order in the Indo-Pacific, where the United…
The Price of Protectionism: Economic and Geopolitical Repercussions of U.S. Tariffs on India
Though the 26% tariff is a challenge, India has an opportunity at hand to push forward with economic…
With Hasina Resigning, Will It Be a Death to the Long Dream of Democracy in Bangladesh?
The absence of a clear successor within the Awami League or a strong opposition capable of filling the…