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 The Lithium Race: How South America Became the Battleground for the Future of Energy
A geopolitical conflict is growing in South America, and the stakes are nothing less than who will control…
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…
Strategic Ally or Strategic Liability? Israel’s Role in Shaping U.S. Middle East Policy
Mohmmad Rizwan The United States must transcend the influence and allure of the Israel lobby to effectively pursue a balanced…
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…
Great Power Politics and the Architecture of Conflict in West Asia
Archita Gaur The upheaval in West Asia isn't just due to the occasional errant calculation or even a pair of…