Hridbina Chatterjee 
Daljeet Singh 
Archita Gaur 
Ananda Mathews 
Megna Devkar 
Balaji Subramanian 
Anusreeta Dutta 
John T Guite and Vinay N Bhushan 
Pranav S 
Parag Gilada Power Play and Peril – India’s Strategic Interests in the Taliban-Pakistan Equation
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
Aayush Pal 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
Piyush Anand 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…
Is Remote Battlefield Maintenance the Next Big Military Revolution? China and the US Lead the Way, But India Needs to Pay Attention
Shobhil Shrivastava Technological Advancements in Warfare: China and the US are leveraging 3D printing and drones for real-time battlefield maintenance,…