The Himalayan Tightrope: Countering Third-Party Influence through Integrated Development and Connectivity
Hridbina Chatterjee Landlocked states of Nepal and Bhutan are compelled to balance the competing interests of major powers, most notably…
Chagos, Seychelles, and Malaysia: India’s Maritime Strategy in a Contested Indo-Pacific
Aayush Pal The India–Seychelles relationship is strategically important because Seychelles, located in the southwestern Indian Ocean near the African continent,…
Another President impeached: Peru’s Leadership Crisis Continues
Anshika Agarwal The immediate trigger for Jerí’s downfall was a scandal dubbed “Chifagate,” centred on secret, off-the-record meetings with Chinese…
Argentina Grinds to a Halt as Labour Reform Sparks Nationwide protest
Argentina has been thrust into political and economic turbulence as a sweeping labour reform introduced by President Javier…
IMF Warns of Severe Fragility in Venezuela’s Economy, Calls for Close Monitoring
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) described Venezuela’s economic and humanitarian situation as ‘quite fragile’, citing an estimated inflation…
India–France Special Global Strategic Partnership: Recasting Bilateral Ties for a Multipolar World
Lipun Kumar Sanbad The transition to a Special Global Strategic Partnership is an indicator that both nations are interested in making…
The Hormuz–Geneva Equation: Diplomacy at the Table, Deterrence at Sea
Anjali Singh By combining overt military threats with diplomatic openness, the US posture reflects a compellence strategy, where threats aim…
Why the U.S.–Bangladesh Deal is not likely to Shake India’s Textile Edge?
Under recent arrangements, Bangladeshi exports face a 19% reciprocal tariff, while India secured a slightly lower 18% rate,…
The Digital Divide: Europe’s Compliance, America’s Speech, and India’s Calibrated Path
Given their massive scale, vast reach, and influence over global information flows, tech companies have begun to function…
AU Summit Discusses Governance, Called for an End to “Extermination” of Palestinians, and Focused on Regional Conflicts
At the 39th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, the organisation’s leadership delivered one of its strongest…