From Participation to Domination: How China Is Attempting to Shape New Security Narratives Through the Xiangshan Forum
Dr Lakshmi Karlekar & Tanishaa Pandey China is now striving to take the initiative, influence, and establish its channels for global discussion, especially by…
India Grounds Turkish Ties in Aviation
Archita Gaur The relations between India and Turkey have suffered a major blow recently. This follows the India-Pakistan military flare-up…
Deterrence, Diplomacy, and the Shadow of Terror: India’s Strategic Pathways in a Changing World (Part 2)
Sushruta Batsya An overarching 'long-term' strategy has always led to procrastination and yet more imports in the short term, which…
Russia’s ‘Pearl Harbour’ Moment: FPV Drone Strikes Devastate Military Strongholds
Aayush Pal Russian media have described yesterday's development as a ‘Pearl Harbor moment’ for Russia, and the Russian Ministry of…
The End of Bonhomie: Elon Musk Quits DOGE Amid Mounting Criticism
The nationwide backlash against Musk's companies and the subsequent financial losses suggest that his political involvement may have…
Vatican’s Moral Decay: Finances, Sexual Exploitation and the Crisis of Credibility of The Holy See
Pranav S With its finances in disarray and moral authority tarnished by secrecy and scandal, the question is whether meaningful…
Trump-Style Politics on Trial: Canada, Australia, and Singapore Lead a Global Voter Rebellion
Lakshmi Karlekar & HM Greeshma The 2025 elections in Canada, Australia and Singapore together make plain a rejection of the form of polarising,…
Security, Sovereignty, and Statelessness: India’s Legal Tightrope on Refugees Through the Lens of Sri Lankan Tamils
Megna Devkar The Supreme Court's dismissal of Subaskaran's appeal shows India's circumspect approach to refugees prioritised national security and resource…
Sharif in Ankara: Fortifying the Brotherhood Forged Against India
Türkiye, under Erdogan, wants to project itself as the de facto leader of the Islamic world and hence…
The Enemy’s Enemy: India’s Strategic Recalibration Towards Myanmar
Anuraag Khaund Strategic thinking would dictate strengthening ties with Myanmar, the other major neighbour on the eastern front, which, in…