Balikatan Exercise Amid Simmering Geopolitical Tension
Shruti Dey This year’s Balikatan Exercise is considered to be the largest in the last three decades, conducted from 11th…
Understanding North Korea
Aayush Pal North Korea’s guiding philosophical tenets have been its militarism and independence. Political loyalty has long been a prerequisite…
Washington’s Domestic Turmoil Could Jeopardise its Position as a World Leader
According to financial experts, a debt default by the US would spell chaos for both the American and…
Pokhran-1 and Pokhran-2: The Success Stories of the Indian Intelligence Community
Anhad Jakhmola India’s nuclear tests, its principled position on them and the diplomatic ship that sailed in those unnerving stormy…
Israel’s Military Campaign against Islamic Jihad in Gaza – Can it Change the Dynamics of the Region?
Charushi Chakole This campaign comes at a time the Israeli government is at a political crossroads and is struggling to…
Pakistan Turmoil – Boon or Bane for India?
Shreyas Goutham The instability in Pakistan’s polity can be seen through the fact that no elected government has ever successfully…
Pakistan – A Royal Mess!
Viswapramod C The current crisis in Pakistan has the potential to destabilize the region, with both China and the US…
Syria Re-establishing Diplomatic Ties with Arab Nations. Who Stands to gain?
Normalization will probably be seen by Washington as a rejection of its policy objectives as Arab nations are…
Changing Dynamics of the Middle East – Towards Stability or More Uncertainty?
The changing dynamics and complex tableau of Arab polities and societies defy simple narratives and well-worn clichés. The…
What exactly is Washington looking for in its trade war with China?
The political popularity of the punitive actions targeting China has risen even when they do not provide any…