The Hormuz–Geneva Equation: Diplomacy at the Table, Deterrence at Sea
Anjali Singh By combining overt military threats with diplomatic openness, the US posture reflects a compellence strategy, where threats aim…
The Digital Divide: Europe’s Compliance, America’s Speech, and India’s Calibrated Path
Aayush Pal Given their massive scale, vast reach, and influence over global information flows, tech companies have begun to function…
The Illusion of Nuclear Deterrence: Why West Asia’s War Cannot Stay Regional
Balaji Subramanian The greatest danger is not that nuclear weapons might be used—but that the world has begun to believe…
When an Ally Turns Hegemon: Europe and Canada’s Fear of America’s Power Play at WEF 2026
Tejashree P V What emerged most clearly was not simply a debate about trade policy or diplomacy, but a deeper fear,…
From Alliance to Confrontation: The New Reality of US–Europe Relations
Several European countries that have been targeted for their refusal to cooperate with the United States over Greenland…
Why America’s Economic Coercion Failed to Corner India
In response to Trump tariffs, India adopted a market diversification strategy aimed at substituting American demand with other…
American Exceptionalism and the Paradox of U.S. Foreign Policy
Mohmmad Rizwan American exceptionalism is rooted in the belief that the United States is a unique political and economic experiment…
When Truth Becomes Optional: The DOJ’s Credibility Crisis and America’s Moral Decline
Pranav S A state that cannot guarantee the truth in its own sworn papers cannot accurately assess the democratic health…
From Abandonment to Bargaining: Return of Transactional U.S.–Pakistan Ties Under Trump 2.0
Throughout the history of bilateral relations, Washington has consistently prioritised military interests over moral norms and democratic principles…
Venezuela and Dollar Imperialism: How Hard Power Now Defends Financial Hegemony
Mani Bhushan Without Venezuela, USD devaluation or gold revaluation would have been inevitable.