The Carrot of Investment, The Stick of Dependency: China’s Debt Trap Game
Aayush Pal Neocolonisation is a practice through which big countries tend to have an indirect influence over the smaller countries…
The Geopolitical Implications of the U.S. Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and Its Impact on Global Climate Diplomacy
Shashank Pandey The geopolitical consequences of the U.S. withdrawal are particularly felt globally in platforms such as UNFCCC and the…
The ‘New Great Game’: Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Rivalries in Central Asia
Dr Lakshmi Karlekar The battle for control of the Caspian Basin’s enormous oil resources, which includes billions of dollars and significant…
Trump’s Foreign Policy: A Game of Strategic Hedges and Bets
Shrivara Mahajan The Trump doctrine consists of three fundamental elements which combine avoidance of prolonged military conflicts with American manufacturing…
Why India Will Be Crucial in 2025: Economic Growth, Diplomatic Balance, and Global Influence
India’s vision for 2025 is very clear, and more importantly, the country is in a position where it…
Critical Analysis of Climate Action in 2024 and What to Expect in 2025
Bishwarupa Kar This article provides a comprehensive overview of climate action in 2024, highlighting key achievements and shortcomings of climate…
Canal or No Canal: The Tug-of-War Between Giants Over Panama’s Maritime Treasure
Geopolitical Rivalry Over the Canal: The Panama Canal remains a strategic asset, with the U.S. and China competing…
A Game of Geopolitical 3D Chess: Navigating Modi-Trump Relations in a Changing World
Balaji Subramanian If India has to play three-dimensional chess in international relations with Trump, it must support and ensure that…
Bridging the Divide: Addressing Water Security in the India-China Context
Strategic and Security Concerns: China’s construction of a mega-dam on the Brahmaputra River poses significant water security and…
The Wakhan Corridor: Why it is strategically important for Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and India
The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of land in northeastern Afghanistan, extending about 350 kilometres (220 miles)…