Balancing Power at Sea: How the Philippines Counters China in the South China Sea
Antara Deka The Philippines recently conducted a joint military exercise with the U.S. in the Scarborough Shoal Sea that falls…
The UAE’s Strategic Squeeze in West Asia and India as a Strategic Hedge
Aayush Pal The deepening relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates represents deliberate geopolitical posturing by both countries, driven…
The Emergence of an ‘Islamic NATO’: Pakistan–Saudi–Turkey Defence Alignment and Its Strategic Implications for India
Dr Mohmmad Rizwan The infusion of Saudi capital and Turkey's sophisticated military technologies will bolster Pakistan's defence stance against India.
Motegi’s India Visit Signals a More ‘Outcome-Driven’ India–Japan Alliance
Megna Devkar The three-day visit of Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to India from January 15–17, 2026, highlights the growing…
India as a Geo-Economic Swing State: Power, Pragmatism and Multi-Alignment in a Fragmented World
Sanhita Pandey Economic analysts see India as a ‘geo-economic swing state’, a country that can shape outcomes by engaging selectively…
Why America’s Economic Coercion Failed to Corner India
In response to Trump tariffs, India adopted a market diversification strategy aimed at substituting American demand with other…
The Nobel Peace Prize and the Blueprint for Regime Change
Mani Bhushan The Nobel Peace Prize is neither noble nor peaceful—it is simply another strategic tool. Target countries share traits:…
India–Bhutan Partnership: Culture, Connectivity and Strategic Cooperation
The relationship between India and Bhutan is linked through various dimensions of socio-political-economic-cultural.
Germany’s India Outreach: Defence, Trade, and a New European Reset
Chancellor Merz's visit comes at a time when Germany is increasingly looking towards Asia, particularly India, amid economic…
ADMM Plus and the Quest for Inclusive Regional Security in Southeast Asia
Faareha Usmani The ADMM Plus dialogue is regarded as the highest defence consultative meeting in the Southeast Asian region that…