The Unending Game of Smoke and Mirrors: Examining Intelligence in the Context of the Pahalgam Terror Attack
Dhruv Ashok and Viswapramod C Agencies like IB and RAW are not responsible for tactical intelligence failures like the terrorist attack in Pahalgam,…
Arctic and the Illusion of High-North-Low Tension
Abhishek Kumar The Arctic region also holds a vast amount of untapped resources that range from reserves of oil, natural…
Bay of Bengal Balancing Act: India Holds the Line Against China in BIMSTEC
Dr Nanda Kishor India took a two-track approach: strengthening its bilateral ties with Bangladesh and simultaneously trying to develop consensus among…
A War of Attrition: The US-China Economic Standoff and Its Global Fallout
Lakshmi Karlekar & HM Greeshma The confrontation creates a long rift that will not only hamper these two intricately linked economies but also…
QpiAI-Indus: Can India leap into a Quantum Computing Future?
Abhinav Sharma The National Quantum Mission (NQM) is India’s ambitious plan to advance quantum technology with the target of developing…
Proximity vs. Projection: Rethinking India’s Neighbourhood First Policy
Diksha Bharti What truly defines India’s “national interest” amidst the delicate tapestry of its neighbourhood? In an era where strategic…
Germany’s Defence Spending Splurge: Strengthening NATO While Jobs and Growth Lag
Sughosh Joshi Germany's labour market also grapples with structural issues, including a shortage of skilled workers and a sluggish manufacturing…
The CPEC Conundrum: How China’s Energy Ambitions Entrapped Pakistan
Dr Lakshmi Karlekar The exploitation and extraction of natural resource endowments for its benefit has trapped Pakistan into a spiral circle…
India’s Defence Leap: ₹1.3 Lakh Crore Push for Indigenous Modernisation
Piyush Anand March 2025 defence spending of more than 1.3 lakh crore is a major initiative to modernise the military…
The Price of Protectionism: Economic and Geopolitical Repercussions of U.S. Tariffs on India
Though the 26% tariff is a challenge, India has an opportunity at hand to push forward with economic…