India-Afghanistan-Pakistan Triangle: Navigating Complexities
Megha Joshy Mathew The recent developments, where the Taliban plans to strengthen diplomatic ties and at the same time wage attacks…
Maldives-India Relations Amid China’s Rising Influence in 2025
Shrivara Mahajan The Maldives under President Muizzu has shifted focus toward China, raising India’s concerns over strategic influence in the…
India, Trump, and the Quad: A New Chapter in Countering China?
Aayush Pal The Quad’s peak activity during 2017–2020 was driven by shared conservative leadership across member nations and a unified…
Unmasking the Cross-Border Nexus: ED Links Canadian Colleges to Human Trafficking and Money Laundering
The ED investigation revealed a nexus between Canadian colleges and Indian agents facilitating money laundering and human trafficking…
India’s Bold Leap into Space: The Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) Mission Sets the Stage for a New Era of Space Exploration
Shobhil Shrivastava India’s space dreams have taken a monumental leap. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in its most recent…
Power Play and Peril – India’s Strategic Interests in the Taliban-Pakistan Equation
Parag Gilada Pakistan’s historical support for the Taliban, including financial aid and training, has shaped a complex relationship that significantly…
Power Plays and Shifting Sands: The Geopolitical Chessboard of 2024 and Beyond
Diksha Bharti BRICS Expansion and Global Shifts: The inclusion of new members in BRICS+ marks a significant shift in global…
The Indian Ocean in 2024: Navigating Geopolitical Tensions and Regional Rivalries
The Indian Ocean has emerged as the new epicentre of global geopolitics and geoeconomics, with nearly 80% of…
India on the Global Front: Achievements of Indian Foreign Policy 2024
Alok Virendra Tiwari India’s foreign policy reached significant milestones this financial year, witnessing unprecedented events. Amid global uncertainty, 2024 emerged as…
The Investment of Soft Power – Shaping Global Influence Through Culture and Diplomacy
Uma Sudhindra In this edition of Sharp Scope, Uma Sudhindra delves into India's ascent as a soft power leader. Through…