Missiles, Dangerous Alliances, and Power Shifts: The Strategic Fallout of China-Iran Cooperation
Nandhini T Iran's ballistic missile materials acquisition strategy from China highlights the changing dynamics of international alliances and escalates regional…
From Participation to Domination: How China Is Attempting to Shape New Security Narratives Through the Xiangshan Forum
Dr Lakshmi Karlekar & Tanishaa Pandey China is now striving to take the initiative, influence, and establish its channels for global discussion, especially by…
India Grounds Turkish Ties in Aviation
Archita Gaur The relations between India and Turkey have suffered a major blow recently. This follows the India-Pakistan military flare-up…
Deterrence, Diplomacy, and the Shadow of Terror: India’s Strategic Pathways in a Changing World (Part 2)
Sushruta Batsya An overarching 'long-term' strategy has always led to procrastination and yet more imports in the short term, which…
Trump-Style Politics on Trial: Canada, Australia, and Singapore Lead a Global Voter Rebellion
Lakshmi Karlekar & HM Greeshma The 2025 elections in Canada, Australia and Singapore together make plain a rejection of the form of polarising,…
Security, Sovereignty, and Statelessness: India’s Legal Tightrope on Refugees Through the Lens of Sri Lankan Tamils
Megna Devkar The Supreme Court's dismissal of Subaskaran's appeal shows India's circumspect approach to refugees prioritised national security and resource…
Sharif in Ankara: Fortifying the Brotherhood Forged Against India
Aayush Pal Türkiye, under Erdogan, wants to project itself as the de facto leader of the Islamic world and hence…
The Enemy’s Enemy: India’s Strategic Recalibration Towards Myanmar
Anuraag Khaund Strategic thinking would dictate strengthening ties with Myanmar, the other major neighbour on the eastern front, which, in…
China’s Awkward Moment in the Wake of India-Pakistan Confrontation after Pahalgam 2025
Dr Nanda Kishor Far from coming to Islamabad’s rescue, Beijing was forced into a position of strategic withdrawal, revealing the limits…
Deterrence, Diplomacy, and the Shadow of Terror: India’s Strategic Pathways in a Changing World (Part 1)
India faces a grim reality: two major global powers show little understanding of its challenges, one guided by…