When Deterrence Failed: The Iran War and the Collapse of Credibility in the Pakistan–Saudi Defence Agreement
Anjali Singh Pakistan's 2025 Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Riyadh has come under intense scrutiny due to Iran's retaliatory drone…
The Geopolitics after Khamenei: How West Asia and Southeast Asia Are Interpreting Iran’s Leadership Transition
Anusreeta Dutta The issue is not merely Khamenei’s absence; rather, it concerns how the transition could reshape regional balances of…
Pranav S Iran’s Influence Among Indian Shias and the Emerging Security Challenge for India
Dhruv Ashok The Indian state must develop a comprehensive strategy to counter Iranian attempts to influence the loyalties of the…
Federalism in Nepal: Promise, Pitfalls, and the Politics of Decentralisation
Kumar Sheni Federalism in Nepal was introduced not merely as an administrative reform but as a peace-building mechanism following a…
Finnish President’s India Visit Highlights Growing Strategic Convergence
Aayush Pal Finland and India have called this visit a defining moment in mutual relations, and it has led to…
India–Canada Reset: From Diplomatic Rift to Strategic Convergence
Prime Minister Mark Carney chose India as one of his first major visits after assuming office, which remarkably…
Between Rhetoric and Realpolitik: Understanding the Grey Zone of India–Iran Relations
Anhad Jakhmola The Iranian regime continued to maintain a balanced approach and relationship with India, revamping several sectors from people-to-people…
From Street Protests to the Ballot Box: Nepal’s March 5 Polls Test Political Stability
Nearly 19 million people are eligible to vote in the election for the lower house of parliament, the…
The Next Military Revolution: AI Warfare After the US–Israel Strikes on Iran and India’s Strategic Imperative
Balaji Subramanian The world is no longer divided between nuclear and non-nuclear powers, but into AI-empowered and AI-dependent states.