Too Many Fronts: Is the UAE’s Balancing Act Finally Cracking?
Aayush Pal The UAE is increasingly finding itself on the opposite side of several regional disputes from Saudi Arabia, particularly…
Why the Weakest Reading of the Mecca Pact Is the Most Dangerous One
Dr Nanda Kishor The agreement is an opportunity to redouble India's efforts rather than walk away from the Gulf.
Parliament Security and the Limits of Satyagraha: Lessons from the Recent Protest March
Lt Col Ashok Kini H India’s democratic strength lies in its ability to protect both the constitutional right to peaceful dissent and the…
The Unfinished War: Costs, Contradictions, and the Search for an Endgame in Ukraine
Russia’s initial expectation of a swift victory in Ukraine has turned into a prolonged and increasingly complex war,…
A Tectonic Shift in Eurasian Security: Decoding the Mecca Pact and the Counter-Alignment of India, the UAE, and Israel
Parag Gilada The agreement, signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime…
Why Summit Venues Matter: Reading NATO’s Strategy Through Ankara
Archita Gaur The venue itself reflects shifting strategic priorities, at a time when security concerns are escalating across the Black…
The Strait of Hormuz Doctrine Gap: Why India Needs a Joint Warfare Framework for Energy Chokepoint Defence
Diksha Bharti India imports more than 85 per cent of its crude oil requirements, while a substantial share of its…
The Bay of Bengal Is Becoming the India-Pacific’s Energy Frontier
Anusreeta Dutta The Bay of Bengal is emerging as more than just a strategic waterway. It is becoming an important…
From Recipients to Providers: Is the Global South Emerging as a Provider of Global Public Goods?
The emerging world is no longer just consuming public goods; it is increasingly producing and sharing them.
Soft Power on the Fast Track- The Unsung Victory of Sports Diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific
The presentation of the Australia-India Sports Roadmap is a quantum leap in statecraft beyond a conventional maritime security…