From Periphery to Pivot: The Strategic Reinvention of India’s Northeast
Anusreeta Dutta The Northeast's change from a remote border area to a diplomatic centre shows how India's foreign policy priorities…
Hindu Representation, Jamaat Gains and India’s Watchful Eye After Bangladesh’s Election
Anjali Singh For New Delhi, minority safety in Bangladesh remains a core diplomatic concern, and the presence of Hindu MPs…
Venezuelan Protesters Demand Freedom Beyond the Amnesty Bill
Anshika Agarwal Thousands of Venezuelans protested in Caracas, demanding full freedom and the release of political prisoners.
BNP’s Return to Power: Bangladesh’s Political Shift and the Emerging Challenge for India
Aayush Pal While PM Modi has congratulated BNP and Tarique Rahman for the win, it is to be noted that…
Sanae Takaichi’s Landslide: Japan’s Conservative Turn and the Supermajority Era
Relations between Tokyo and Beijing have deteriorated since Takaichi suggested Japan might become involved if China attacked Taiwan.
Jamaat-e-Islami’s Revival in Bangladesh: Electoral Politics, Islamism, and Challenges for India
Mohmmad Rizwan Increasing religious radicalisation may render borders with India susceptible to incursions by religious extremist factions, drug traffickers, and…
Spain’s Migration Gamble: Rising Spanish Backlash as Government Legalises Half a Million Undocumented Migrants
Official crime data from Spain’s National Statistics Institute for 2024 suggests that people of foreign nationality have a…
India’s FTA Strategy as a Geoeconomic Statecraft
Archita Gaur The rise in India’s FTAs reflects a strategic shift, rather than sudden liberalisation. The recent FTA momentum reflects…
On the Brink: The 2026 US–Iran Standoff and the Dangerous Collision of Pressure and Diplomacy in the Gulf
The combination of military pressure and mediated diplomacy is not coincidental: coercion is intended to build leverage at…
Giants’ Shadows: How Small Nation States Cling to Powerhouses for Survival
Parag Gilada Historically, small nation-states have depended on patron nations to sustain their status as independent entities.