India’s Next Manufacturing Challenge: Taking MSMEs Global
Archita Gaur India is trying to establish itself as a global manufacturing hub, but this is no longer simply about…
The Bay of Bengal: South Asia’s Emerging Frontier of Maritime Friction
Hridbina Chatterjee The Bay of Bengal occupies a central position at the receiving end of these cascading disruptions.
Xi in Washington, India in the Middle: What the Trump–Xi Summit Means for New Delhi
Divyanka Tandon The September 2026 state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington was more than a ceremonial meeting…
Debt, Dissent and a Divided Parliament: What Is Breaking in France?
Aayush Pal Years of state-led fiscal policies have created a state debt of around €3.6 trillion, equivalent to nearly 119%…
The Geography of Data Is Becoming the Geography of Power
A country's ability to attract technology investment may no longer depend solely on its talent pool, internet penetration…
Conflict as Statecraft: Understanding Iran’s Strategic Culture and Anti-Americanism
Dr Mohmmad Rizwan Iran currently pursues a policy of rivalry with the United States and its regional allies.
Beyond Water: Pakistan’s Victimhood Narrative and the Indus Water Treaty
Pakistan's leadership has always promoted the notion of Pakistan as a victim of India's transgression from the country's…
From Hangzhou to Ahmedabad: India’s March Towards Sporting Power
Parag Gilada As India relentlessly expands its geopolitical footprint, its sporting trajectory from the historic, multi-discipline performance at the Hangzhou…
The Summit They Couldn’t Frame: How Foreign Media Covered BRICS 2026
Diksha Bharti For much of the West-led foreign press, the summit that actually took place seemed to matter less than…
The Illusions of Prestige: Why Western Tech Obsession is Failing the Atmanirbhar Test
Rajeev KS The current trajectory of the 'Make in India' program excels at building heavy, prestigious conventional platforms through monopolistic…