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Pakistan – A Royal Mess!
Analysis, Asia, Featured, World

Pakistan – A Royal Mess!

The current crisis in Pakistan has the potential to destabilize the region, with both China and the US watching the situation closely. The Pakistan mess gives India ample amount of time to significantly increase the gap in its economic and strategic capabilities. The current crisis in Pakistan has the potential to destabilize the region, with […]

Syria Re-establishing Diplomatic Ties with Arab Nations. Who Stands to gain?
Analysis, Featured, Middle East, World

Syria Re-establishing Diplomatic Ties with Arab Nations. Who Stands to gain?

Normalization will probably be seen by Washington as a rejection of its policy objectives as Arab nations are openly supporting a significant ally of Iran and Russia. In the interest of avoiding new problems in Washington, Riyadh may proceed cautiously when it reinstates diplomatic relations with Assad’s government. Jordanian lawmakers are working on a draft […]

The Political Reality of India
Analysis, Featured, National

The Political Reality of India

Freebies at the cost of economic health, dynastic politics and appeasement of one or two sections of the society at the cost of all others are the bane and reality of Indian politics today. During election season, politicians have an extra incentive to promise freebies at the cost of the States’ economic well-being. Almost all […]

Changing Dynamics of the Middle East – Towards Stability or More Uncertainty?
Analysis, Featured, Middle East, World

Changing Dynamics of the Middle East – Towards Stability or More Uncertainty?

The changing dynamics and complex tableau of Arab polities and societies defy simple narratives and well-worn clichés. The concept of governance and economic development is said to have spread throughout the Arab world, one that promotes itself as being resilient but also innovative and worthy of emulation. Even though some of the Middle East’s most […]

Cyberwarfare: Growing Chinese Cyber Threats and Implications for India
Analysis, Asia, Defence & Security, Featured, World

Cyberwarfare: Growing Chinese Cyber Threats and Implications for India

China is rapidly building its cyber capabilities to use its cyber tools in military operations. China introduced several cyber institutions to its armed forces accountable for Computer Network Defence (CND), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), and Computer Network Exploitation (CNE). India, especially the military does not retain an adequate number of well-trained personnel for the conduct of […]

Washington Declaration – Adding the ‘Nuclear’ dimension to the South Korean and USA relationship
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Washington Declaration – Adding the ‘Nuclear’ dimension to the South Korean and USA relationship

The Washington Declaration is an indicator of a robust partnership between Seoul and Washington, but it does not go far enough to tackle the ongoing downward spiral in relations with North Korea. The Declaration in Washington rightly notes that South Korea is backed by an American full range of capabilities, including nuclear. The Washington Declaration […]

51% of Hindu Children in UK schools face Hindu hate, finds study
Europe, World

51% of Hindu Children in UK schools face Hindu hate, finds study

Key Findings This is the first study of its kind looking into anti-Hindu hate in the UK. 51% of parents of Hindu pupils surveyed report that their child has experienced anti-Hindu hate in schools, whilst fewer than 1% of schools with Indian pupils queried by FOI reported any anti-Hindu-related incidents in the last five years. […]

Can all of Europe agree on a shared China Policy?
Analysis, Europe, Featured, World

Can all of Europe agree on a shared China Policy?

A new China policy is just one step in Europe’s effort to reinvent its own multilateral vision and take into account the diversity of its international partners. It may be difficult to distinguish incremental advancements toward a consistent China strategy from the cacophony of contradictory statements regarding Taiwan or the level of Chinese support for […]

Highlighting India’s Bilateral Engagements In South Asia
Asia, Book Review, National

Highlighting India’s Bilateral Engagements In South Asia

The book “Indian Foreign Policy towards South Asia” is an edited volume by Dr. Chakali Bramhayya from Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Amarkantak and Dr. Karamala Areesh Kumar from St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bengaluru. The authorship of the book covers a wide range of research institutes and universities across the country. The edited volume […]