Soft Power on the Fast Track- The Unsung Victory of Sports Diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific
Parag Gilada The presentation of the Australia-India Sports Roadmap is a quantum leap in statecraft beyond a conventional maritime security…
From Textiles to Tech: India–UK CETA
Anjali Singh The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), a free trade agreement (FTA), is not just economically motivated…
UN Security Council Reform: Beyond the Riddle of Veto and Permanent Membership
Professor Dr. Bharat H Desai Many member states genuinely feel that the UN Charter does not reflect the realities of the 21st-century world.…
Resource-Rich, Security-Poor: The Sahel’s Paradox of Plenty
Aayush Pal The region possesses almost everything that could make it one of the most prosperous parts of Africa. However,…
The Future of Iran After the Israel-Iran Conflict
Raghvendra Tripathi The central question is no longer who won the war militarily — Iran's losses were severe — but…
Takaichi in Delhi: Old Friendship, New Geometry
Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi described the visit as the beginning of a…
Beyond Kalapani: What Nepal’s Mediation Proposal Reveals About Himalayan Geopolitics
Anusreeta Dutta The Kalapani issue is not just about maps and historical treaties. Now it’s a portal into the geopolitical…
Modi’s Seychelles Visit Reinforces India’s Indian Ocean Strategy
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi visited the Indian Ocean island nation of Seychelles, an important visit at…
Russia–ASEAN Ties at 35: A New Chapter in Strategic Engagement
Kumar Satish The gathering comes at a time when Russia has been increasingly focused on strengthening its engagement with the…
From Kolkata to Beijing: Dhaka’s New Balancing Act
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first official visit to China is a turning point in the geopolitics of…