The Carrot of Investment, The Stick of Dependency: China’s Debt Trap Game
Aayush Pal Neocolonisation is a practice through which big countries tend to have an indirect influence over the smaller countries…
The ‘New Great Game’: Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Rivalries in Central Asia
Dr Lakshmi Karlekar The battle for control of the Caspian Basin’s enormous oil resources, which includes billions of dollars and significant…
Pakistan’s Strategic Miscalculation in Afghanistan: How Its Proxy Turned Against It
Balaji Subramanian The proxy that Pakistan created has now crossed the Durand Line and has entered into Pakistan and like…
From Estrangement to Collaboration: Bangladesh-Pakistan Intelligence Sharing and Indian Concerns
Ashish Keserwani The creation of an information-sharing network between the Bangladesh and Pakistan agencies carries substantial implications for the regional…
Canal or No Canal: The Tug-of-War Between Giants Over Panama’s Maritime Treasure
Shrivara Mahajan Geopolitical Rivalry Over the Canal: The Panama Canal remains a strategic asset, with the U.S. and China competing…
Russia’s Push for India in ‘Afghan Quad’: A Strategic Opportunity or Diplomatic Dilemma?
India, a victim of terrorism, possesses intelligence and counter-terrorism capabilities which is why India can be a great…
10 Years of India’s Act East Policy: A Decade of Connectivity, Trade, and Diplomacy
Faareha Usmani The ‘Act East Policy’ since its inception has served as a diplomatic pathway to deepen economic and strategic…
A Game of Geopolitical 3D Chess: Navigating Modi-Trump Relations in a Changing World
If India has to play three-dimensional chess in international relations with Trump, it must support and ensure that…
Donald Trump’s First Day as the 47th U.S. President – A Radical Policy Reset
Prajwal K M On his inaugural day as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump enacted a sweeping set…
Bridging the Divide: Addressing Water Security in the India-China Context
Strategic and Security Concerns: China’s construction of a mega-dam on the Brahmaputra River poses significant water security and…