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
Dr Nanda Kishor Though the 26% tariff is a challenge, India has an opportunity at hand to push forward with economic…
Political Pressure on Universities in the US: A Case Study of Columbia University
Sakshi Yadav The administration believed that universities were becoming hotbeds of political activism and, in this case, were seen as…
India and France: Strategic Partnership for Furthering the Idea of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in the Contemporary World Order
Dr Nanda Kishor M S & Dr Akhil Kumar France’s support for India, despite international pressure, was a significant gesture of trust and alignment, signaling the beginning…
The Starlink Controversy: Why Opposition to India’s Satellite Spectrum Policy Lacks Merit
Abhinav Sharma The INDI Alliance's objections, though framed as a defence of transparency and sovereignty, are rooted in outdated analogies…
Balochistan’s Long War for Independence: From 1948 Uprisings to the 2025 Jaffar Express Hijack
Dhruv Ashok The rise of armed separatist groups like the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has overshadowed moderate political efforts due…
Saudi Vision 2030: A Paradigm Shift or a Temporary Experiment?
Yogesh GS & Pranav S Saudi Vision 2030, announced in April 2016 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is a comprehensive reform strategy…