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
Archita Gaur 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
Anjali Singh For New Delhi, minority safety in Bangladesh remains a core diplomatic concern, and the presence of Hindu MPs…
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…
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…
Dark Fate of Bangladesh: Institutional Tyranny, Islamist Domination and Descent into Chaos
Antara Deka Escalation of violence against minority Hindus has attracted significant international scrutiny, a development that is likely to influence…
The Nobel Peace Prize and the Blueprint for Regime Change
Mani Bhushan The Nobel Peace Prize is neither noble nor peaceful—it is simply another strategic tool. Target countries share traits:…