Central Asia at the Crossroads of Energy and Strategy: Neomercantilism as the Framework of Great Power Rivalry
Dr Lakshmi Karlekar The latest issue of Sharp Scope explores one of the most decisive geopolitical theatres of the 21st century…
The Dragon and the Elephant Tango – India–China Strategic Alignment in the Shadow of Trump’s Tariff Hegemony
Sindhuri Sai Trump’s tariff war, intended to isolate China and pressure India, instead pushed the two Asian rivals into a…
Weaponising the Brahmaputra: Medog Dam and China’s Hydropower Leverage
Tejashree P V Medog grants China the ability to shape outcomes in India’s Northeast and Bangladesh without firing a shot. For…
Between Reconciliation and Rivalry: Understanding the Historical Wounds in Sino-Japanese Ties
Dr Lakshmi Karlekar & Tanishaa Pandey Even after China and Japan normalised diplomatic relations in 1972, the question of justice and reparations for Chinese…
The Impact of Western Sanctions on Russia’s Trade Flows: A Data-Driven Look at the Pivot to China, Surge with India, and Non-Western Realignment
Divyanka Tandon Russia’s trade geography has changed as a result of Western sanctions that have been in place since the…
The Enduring U.S. Obsession with Pakistan: A Strategic Tool Against India?
Aayush Pal While the U.S. champions the rule of law, its interests in Pakistan often lead it to deal with…
Silicon Showdown – Trump’s 100% Semiconductor Tariff and Its Global Fallout
GeoBharatIntel Donald Trump has proposed a sweeping 100% import tariff on foreign semiconductors, a move aimed at reshoring chip…
China’s Silent Expansion: Bangladesh as the Eastern Lever Against India
Pranav S The real issue is debt: Bangladesh owes China $5.34 billion, with another $5 billion in soft loans requested…
The China-Russia Axis Realigned: Assessing Risks to India’s Strategic Autonomy and Global Influence
Bishwarupa Kar Strategic autonomy now also functions as a hedging strategy in global politics, helping India shape the Quad, BRICS,…
From Foundations to Future: Exploring ASEAN’s Impact and Its Comprehensive Ties with India
Faareha Usmani Over the past three decades, India has managed to occupy important positions within ASEAN, such as sectoral dialogue…