Beyond the US Umbrella: Can Japan Forge an Independent Security Path?
Aayush Pal A recent Nikkei Asia survey revealed that 67% of Japanese citizens believe the post-war U.S.-Japan security agreement should…
Is Bhutan the next Sikkim? Strategic Stakes in Bhutan’s Sovereignty Amidst China’s Belligerence
Parag Gilada Bhutan and India have strengthened their strategic partnership through recent diplomatic activities that protect Bhutanese national sovereignty against…
Bridges and Barriers: Navigating the Highs and Lows of Indo-Bangladesh Relations
Faareha Usmani India’s ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ aligns with Bangladesh’s ‘Smart Bangladesh Vision 2041’, reinforcing the long-term vision of both nations…
US Gas Exports Upend Asia’s Energy Landscape: Is a Power Transition Underway?
Pranav S Despite high costs and environmental concerns, the Alaska LNG project has regained traction under Trump 2.0, which has…
Gwadar’s Ghost Airport: A Monument to China’s Billion-Dollar Gamble
Diksha Bharti Despite its completion in October 2024 and a hefty $240 million investment fully financed by China, the New…
India-Argentina Lithium Pact: A Strategic Gateway to Latin America and Energy Security
India is undergoing a green energy transition where it requires an adequate amount of lithium and India is…
Foreign Aid or Strategic Influence? Examining USAID’s Operations in India
Pranav S & Vadiraja B USAID's aid operations in India have long been scrutinised—are they aimed at development or serving U.S. geopolitical interests?…
Bangladesh at the Crossroads: How Extremism and Foreign Intervention Are Undermining Its Future
Satish Chogule Rather than playing to its strength, Bangladesh now finds itself torn in a tornado of extremism and foreign…
India’s Silent Sentinel: Enhancing Underwater Domain Awareness for a Secure Indo-Pacific
Shrivara Mahajan Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) emerged as a priority area since it deals with technologies and strategies to monitor…
India, the US and the Future: Decoding the Modi-Trump Summit
Modi and Trump’s meeting strengthened U.S.-India ties, focusing on trade, defence, and strategic cooperation.