Kimchi Diplomacy: Unpacking the Enigmatic India-North Korea Affair
Diksha Bharti India’s engagement with North Korea is, in many ways, a balancing act — a careful dance between principles…
Israel vs The Axis of Resistance: Escalating Conflict and Iran’s Geopolitical Calculations
Aayush Pal Escalation of Conflict: The tension between Israel and the Axis of Resistance, especially Hamas and Hezbollah, has intensified…
A New Era of Intrigue: Pakistan’s Spy Chief Asim Malik and Its Implications for India
Parag Gilada Introduction The appointment of Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik as the new DG of ISI – the premier…
The Idea of a Civilization-state and its Influence on Indian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Dhruv Ashok In the 21st century; the rise in economic capabilities has led both China and India to showcase their…
The Myth of the Islamic Ummah: Iran’s Reality Check in a Divided Muslim World
Balaji Subramanian The concept of the Islamic Ummah refers to the global community of Muslims, bound together by their shared…
Shigeru Ishiba: Japan’s New PM Amid Economic and Leadership Crises
Shigeru Ishiba, former Defense Minister, was appointed as Japan’s new Prime Minister after winning the LDP leadership race.…
Bangladesh’s Political Shift: Can It Prosper Without India?
Ashish Keserwani Introduction In the past few months, Bangladesh was in turmoil experiencing widespread protests against the Sheikh Hasina government.…
The Aftermath of Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah’s Death: Ripple Effects in the Middle East and India
Palak Dogra Introduction: The tensions in West Asia escalated after the sudden death of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, marking a…
Looking Past the 2024 Leaders’ Summit: How Complex Interdependence Will Determine the Future of the QUAD
Bishwarupa Kar 1. Complex Interdependence: Economic ties with China, particularly trade imbalances, heavily influence the QUAD’s cautious approach, limiting bold…
Savouring Diplomacy: How India Uses Culinary Heritage to Build Global Bridges
1. Food as Soft Power: India leverages its diverse culinary heritage to build diplomatic relations and enhance cultural…