China in Afghanistan: Pragmatism, Power, and the Limits of Strategy
Archita Gaur The authors highlight the convergence of security (notably Xinjiang-related) and economic concerns, characterising Beijing’s response as cautious pragmatism.
Decolonising the Narrative: Africa through the Eyes of Dipo Faloyin
Anshika Agarwal Faloyin argues that colonial history, media bias, and aid narratives have created a single dominant narrative about Africa,…
The Myth of Secular International Relations: Faith and Power in World Affairs
Antara Deka This book overall brings to our attention that religion cannot be kept out of international relations; most countries…
Understanding the Arab-Israeli Conflict: An Indian Scholar’s Insightful and Balanced Overview
Garima Sharma The book provides a balanced, neutral, and highly accessible introduction to the Arab–Israeli conflict, simplifying complex historical, political,…
Rethinking the Indus Pact: A Thorough, Unflinching Look at a Flawed Treaty
Shivendra Shandilya The author’s careful fact-based analysis cuts through misinformation in Pakistan’s mainstream academia, giving neutral readers clarity and exposing…
The Webs That Bind Us: Harari’s Nexus and the Power of Information Networks
Raghvendra Tripathi Despite its speculative tone, Nexus succeeds in revealing how the same dynamics that once governed religious texts and…
The Continuum of Indian Statecraft: Bridging Kautilya and the Contemporary through Shyam Saran’s Worldview
Anshu Mishra Former Diplomat Shyam Sharan, in his book “How India Sees the World”, connects India’s ancient strategic thought with…
From Ambivalence to Authority: A Review of “Indian Nuclear Policy”
Vibha Hareesh The book demonstrates how India went from being an ambivalent state and advocating against the global nuclear order…
The Shifting Sands of West Asia: A Diplomat’s Insight into a Turbulent Region
‘West Asia at War’ by former Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, Talmiz Ahmad, stands out because of…
AI’s New Empire: Unpacking OpenAI’s Quest for Global Dominance
Framed through a historical lens of imperial ambition, ‘Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI’…