The Ganges Treaty in 2026: Climate Change, Water Security and India’s Choices
Parag Gilada Allowing the treaty to renew automatically under its existing terms, or settling for a simple, unamended extension, would…
Who Controls the Flow? Water, Power and the Future of South Asian Diplomacy
Archita Gaur The challenge is no longer limited to how much water countries receive, but increasingly concerns who controls the…
The Global Gen Z Protest Wave: Organic Uprising or a New Tool for Political Destabilisation?
Aayush Pal The simultaneous emergence of these movements raises a fundamental question: have protests become a pretext for political actors…
From Kolkata to Beijing: Dhaka’s New Balancing Act
Anjali Singh Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first official visit to China is a turning point in the geopolitics of…
From Hegemony to Harmony: The 2026 Shift Toward an Integrated South Asian Power Grid
Hridbina Chatterjee The South Asian energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, from hydro-hegemony to hydro-partnership.
From Fuel Trade to Regional Power: India’s Diesel Diplomacy with Bangladesh
Anusreeta Dutta India’s diesel exports are a transition toward infrastructure-led regional influence, where pipelines, grids, and supply chains are leveraged…
From Rivalry to Fragmentation: Rethinking Security in Subcontinent
The security of the region is now less about traditional inter-state rivalry and more about intersecting economic vulnerabilities,…
Cross-Border Islamism and India’s Security Calculus: Reassessing Neighbourhood Engagement
Daljeet Singh This edition of Sharp Scope examines how these networks have evolved from fragmented insurgencies into interconnected regional architectures.…
Why the U.S.–Bangladesh Deal is not likely to Shake India’s Textile Edge?
Anshika Agarwal Under recent arrangements, Bangladeshi exports face a 19% reciprocal tariff, while India secured a slightly lower 18% rate,…
Hindu Representation, Jamaat Gains and India’s Watchful Eye After Bangladesh’s Election
For New Delhi, minority safety in Bangladesh remains a core diplomatic concern, and the presence of Hindu MPs…