The Digital Divide: Europe’s Compliance, America’s Speech, and India’s Calibrated Path
Aayush Pal Given their massive scale, vast reach, and influence over global information flows, tech companies have begun to function…
From Periphery to Pivot: The Strategic Reinvention of India’s Northeast
Anusreeta Dutta The Northeast's change from a remote border area to a diplomatic centre shows how India's foreign policy priorities…
Hindu Representation, Jamaat Gains and India’s Watchful Eye After Bangladesh’s Election
Anjali Singh For New Delhi, minority safety in Bangladesh remains a core diplomatic concern, and the presence of Hindu MPs…
BNP’s Return to Power: Bangladesh’s Political Shift and the Emerging Challenge for India
While PM Modi has congratulated BNP and Tarique Rahman for the win, it is to be noted that…
Sanae Takaichi’s Landslide: Japan’s Conservative Turn and the Supermajority Era
Anshika Agarwal Relations between Tokyo and Beijing have deteriorated since Takaichi suggested Japan might become involved if China attacked Taiwan.
Jamaat-e-Islami’s Revival in Bangladesh: Electoral Politics, Islamism, and Challenges for India
Mohmmad Rizwan Increasing religious radicalisation may render borders with India susceptible to incursions by religious extremist factions, drug traffickers, and…
India’s FTA Strategy as a Geoeconomic Statecraft
Archita Gaur The rise in India’s FTAs reflects a strategic shift, rather than sudden liberalisation. The recent FTA momentum reflects…
Giants’ Shadows: How Small Nation States Cling to Powerhouses for Survival
Parag Gilada Historically, small nation-states have depended on patron nations to sustain their status as independent entities.
The Illusion of Nuclear Deterrence: Why West Asia’s War Cannot Stay Regional
Balaji Subramanian The greatest danger is not that nuclear weapons might be used—but that the world has begun to believe…
When the West Wavered, India Negotiated: The Strategy Behind the ‘Mother of All Deals’
Dr Nanda Kishor What these developments reveal is a nuanced negotiation of interests, with India neither capitulating to external pressure nor…