The Enemy’s Enemy: India’s Strategic Recalibration Towards Myanmar
Anuraag Khaund Strategic thinking would dictate strengthening ties with Myanmar, the other major neighbour on the eastern front, which, in…
China’s Awkward Moment in the Wake of India-Pakistan Confrontation after Pahalgam 2025
Dr Nanda Kishor Far from coming to Islamabad’s rescue, Beijing was forced into a position of strategic withdrawal, revealing the limits…
Deterrence, Diplomacy, and the Shadow of Terror: India’s Strategic Pathways in a Changing World (Part 1)
Sushruta Batsya India faces a grim reality: two major global powers show little understanding of its challenges, one guided by…
Asserting Sovereignty: Reaffirming Control and Rights in POJK Under International Law
Parag Gilada The POJK remains central to the idea of territorial sovereignty of India, which is based on the legal…
Retaliation and Resilience: How India Responded to Pakistan’s State-Sponsored Terrorism and Warmongering
Aayush Pal The events of the last 2 days clearly show that India’s air defence systems are far competent than…
Dragon’s Firepower Falters: How Operation Sindoor Crushed China’s Air Defence Myth
Prajwal K M Pakistan’s Air Defence has failed repeatedly: from the 2011 U.S. SEAL raid in Abbottabad to India's 2019 Balakot…
From Ally to Adversary: Is Bangladesh’s Crisis Aiding Pakistan in its Campaign of Subterfuge Against India?
Sughosh Joshi A more coordinated approach between Bangladesh, Pakistan, and China could place adversarial influence on multiple borders, aligning with…
Operation Sindoor: India’s Strategic Retaliation and Its Impact on Regional Geopolitics
Saisha Kamla Dudha Operation Sindoor is not a knee-jerk reaction but a carefully coordinated campaign involving the Army, Navy, Air Force,…
Reconceptualising India’s Strategic Sphere of Influence in the IOR: A Case for a 21st-Century Indian Monroe Doctrine
Dhruv Ashok In this issue brief, Dhruv Ashok explores how India must shift from a defensive mindset to a more…
India and the Quad: Strategic Autonomy in an Unstable Indo-Pacific
India’s engagement with the Quad showcases a prime example of how the nation can use pragmatic thinking to…