Piyush Anand 
Pranav S 
Balaji Subramanian 
Dr Nanda Kishor 
Deepa Bhaskaran 
Faareha Usmani 
Megna Devkar 
Aayush Pal India’s Bold Leap into Space: The Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) Mission Sets the Stage for a New Era of Space Exploration
Shobhil Shrivastava India’s space dreams have taken a monumental leap. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in its most recent…
Power Play and Peril – India’s Strategic Interests in the Taliban-Pakistan Equation
Parag Gilada Pakistan’s historical support for the Taliban, including financial aid and training, has shaped a complex relationship that significantly…
Power Plays and Shifting Sands: The Geopolitical Chessboard of 2024 and Beyond
Diksha Bharti BRICS Expansion and Global Shifts: The inclusion of new members in BRICS+ marks a significant shift in global…
The Indian Ocean in 2024: Navigating Geopolitical Tensions and Regional Rivalries
The Indian Ocean has emerged as the new epicentre of global geopolitics and geoeconomics, with nearly 80% of…
India on the Global Front: Achievements of Indian Foreign Policy 2024
Alok Virendra Tiwari India’s foreign policy reached significant milestones this financial year, witnessing unprecedented events. Amid global uncertainty, 2024 emerged as…
The Russia-Ukraine Conflict in 2024: Escalations, Leadership Changes, and the Search for Peace
The Russia-Ukraine war, which has completed 1,000 days this year, has seen significant developments, ranging from changes in…
The Investment of Soft Power – Shaping Global Influence Through Culture and Diplomacy
Uma Sudhindra In this edition of Sharp Scope, Uma Sudhindra delves into India's ascent as a soft power leader. Through…
India’s Missile Tests in 2024: Enhancing Strategic Deterrence and National Security
Test launches of nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, and sophisticated anti-submarine systems suggested that India was becoming…
Ayurveda as a Soft Power – India’s Strategic Integration of Cultural Heritage into Global Diplomacy
Dr. Muktha L S India's strategic promotion of Ayurveda highlights its potential as a global soft power tool, emphasizing cultural heritage and…
Ethiopia and Somalia on the Verge of a New Relationship: Navigating Access, Sovereignty, and Regional Stability
Prajwal K M In addition to offering the possibility of better economic and political relations, it could also lay the foundations…