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Aayush Pal Central Asia at the Crossroads of Energy and Strategy: Neomercantilism as the Framework of Great Power Rivalry
Dr Lakshmi Karlekar The latest issue of Sharp Scope explores one of the most decisive geopolitical theatres of the 21st century…
The Shifting Alliances in West Asia: From the Abraham Accords to Emerging Security Architectures
The Middle East has shifted from rigid blocs to flexible, modular arrangements, shaped by the Abraham Accords, Saudi–Iran…
The Dragon and the Elephant Tango – India–China Strategic Alignment in the Shadow of Trump’s Tariff Hegemony
Sindhuri Sai Trump’s tariff war, intended to isolate China and pressure India, instead pushed the two Asian rivals into a…
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
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
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…