Hridbina Chatterjee 
Dr Lakshmi Karlekar 
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Pritam Sarbabidya 
Aayush Pal 
Piyush Anand 
Divyanka Tandon 
Dr Nanda Kishor Weaponising the Brahmaputra: Medog Dam and China’s Hydropower Leverage
Tejashree P V Medog grants China the ability to shape outcomes in India’s Northeast and Bangladesh without firing a shot. For…
Online Gaming Regulation: Why India’s Crackdown on Online Betting Was Overdue
Samarth Tripathi The law was necessary to protect minors, curb predatory practices, and address rising cases of gambling addiction, indebtedness,…
Between Reconciliation and Rivalry: Understanding the Historical Wounds in Sino-Japanese Ties
Dr Lakshmi Karlekar & Tanishaa Pandey Even after China and Japan normalised diplomatic relations in 1972, the question of justice and reparations for Chinese…
Between Islam and the Gun: Why Pakistan Remains Trapped in Its Own Narrative
Balaji Subramanian Even in 2025, Pakistan’s ideological rigidity, military dominance, and dependence on external patrons like the U.S. and China…
Counterterrorism as Camouflage: How Washington Exploits Islamabad for Balochistan’s Riches
Pranav S Strategic interest in Balochistan’s resources: Washington eyes vast reserves of gold, copper, lithium, and rare earths, seeking to…
The Impact of Western Sanctions on Russia’s Trade Flows: A Data-Driven Look at the Pivot to China, Surge with India, and Non-Western Realignment
Russia’s trade geography has changed as a result of Western sanctions that have been in place since the…
Beyond Retaliation: How India Can Rewire Its Economy Amid U.S. Trade Pressures
Kautilya gives us the grammar for this task. Power (śakti) has three strands — Prabhu-śakti (sovereign/financial power), Prabhāva-śakti…
Cybersecurity in the Age of Foreign-Controlled Infrastructure
Yashwanth A S In the digital era, data is a vital asset for any organisation. It drives innovation, informs decisions, and…
Washington Talks: Europe Tries to Stay Relevant in the Ukraine Peace Process
Talks in Washington focused on U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine and possible ceasefire terms, while European leaders also…
Semiconductors, Self-Reliance, and Sovereignty: Modi’s Message Under Trump’s Tariff Shadow
PM Modi’s Red Fort speech on 15 Aug 2025, contained unmistakable signals: India will not passively submit to…