Russian Diesel for America, Sanctions for India: Washington’s Energy Contradiction
Aayush Pal Following a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 9, 2026, Trump announced that Russia would…
Xi in Washington, India in the Middle: What the Trump–Xi Summit Means for New Delhi
Divyanka Tandon The September 2026 state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington was more than a ceremonial meeting…
Xi Jinping in Washington: Can China and the US Move Beyond Confrontation?
Kumar Satish The most significant development to emerge from the visit was that China and the United States extended their…
Why Trump Wants a United Ireland and What It Means for Britain
President Trump has openly come out in favour of Irish reunification, and the bigger question that comes up…
Quad Organization’s Status Under Trump’s Second Term
Dr Mohmmad Rizwan The ongoing U.S.-Israel military collaboration against Iran has once again entangled the United States in West Asia.
From Outsider to Outcast: Tulsi Gabbard and the Death of the MAGA Conscience
Tulsi Gabbard, who was considered one of the most rational, pragmatic, and genuinely “America First” leaders in the…
The $32 Million Primary: Kentucky, AIPAC, and the Fracturing of America First
The primary was not merely about a congressional seat. It became a battle over ideology, political influence, presidential…
Why Negotiations Fail: A Strategic Reading of the US–Iran Talks
Dr Nanda Kishor In international relations, negotiations fall apart due to the fundamental structure of the situation, where either an agreement…
MAGA at a Crossroads: From Unified Force to Internal Fracture
The MAGA movement and Donald Trump’s “America First” doctrine emphasised nationalism, border security, and resistance to global entanglements,…
Iran and the Illusion of Mediation: Pakistan’s Delusions of Grandeur
Ajith Shetty Heranje Pakistan is celebrating again. This time, it is telling the world that it played a crucial role in…