The Wakhan Corridor: Why it is strategically important for Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and India
Balaji Subramanian The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of land in northeastern Afghanistan, extending about 350 kilometres (220 miles)…
Weaponizing International Law: Lessons for India from Ukraine’s Lawfare Against Russia
Dhruv Ashok Lawfare as a tool of Indian diplomacy will greatly help to strengthen India’s case of supporting the current…
River of Tension: India’s Assertive Stance on China’s Brahmaputra Dam
Shrivara Mahajan Sovereignty at Stake: The Brahmaputra Dilemma In light of recent events regarding the construction of a dam over…
A Leap into the Global South’s Future: Indonesia Joins BRICS
Historic Membership: Indonesia became the first Southeast Asian country to join BRICS, marking a significant step in its…
India-Afghanistan-Pakistan Triangle: Navigating Complexities
Megha Joshy Mathew The recent developments, where the Taliban plans to strengthen diplomatic ties and at the same time wage attacks…
Maldives-India Relations Amid China’s Rising Influence in 2025
The Maldives under President Muizzu has shifted focus toward China, raising India’s concerns over strategic influence in the…
India, Trump, and the Quad: A New Chapter in Countering China?
Aayush Pal The Quad’s peak activity during 2017–2020 was driven by shared conservative leadership across member nations and a unified…
India’s Bold Leap into Space: The Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) Mission Sets the Stage for a New Era of Space Exploration
Shobhil Shrivastava India’s space dreams have taken a monumental leap. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in its most recent…
Power Play and Peril – India’s Strategic Interests in the Taliban-Pakistan Equation
Parag Gilada Pakistan’s historical support for the Taliban, including financial aid and training, has shaped a complex relationship that significantly…
The Indian Ocean in 2024: Navigating Geopolitical Tensions and Regional Rivalries
The Indian Ocean has emerged as the new epicentre of global geopolitics and geoeconomics, with nearly 80% of…