Is Bhutan the next Sikkim? Strategic Stakes in Bhutan’s Sovereignty Amidst China’s Belligerence
Parag Gilada Bhutan and India have strengthened their strategic partnership through recent diplomatic activities that protect Bhutanese national sovereignty against…
India’s Critical Minerals Initiatives: A Step Towards Self-Reliance and Global Leadership
Channamallikarjun B. Patil To reduce dependence on fresh mining, India must scale up its e-waste recycling industry, extracting lithium, cobalt, and…
Bridges and Barriers: Navigating the Highs and Lows of Indo-Bangladesh Relations
Faareha Usmani India’s ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ aligns with Bangladesh’s ‘Smart Bangladesh Vision 2041’, reinforcing the long-term vision of both nations…
Forging a Multipolar Future: EU and India Reimagine Global Alliances
Shashank Pandey The EU is aggressively working to diversify its security and economic alliances and is attempting to establish a…
The Frozen Arctic: The Next Cold-War Arena
SaiRakshit Raghupathy In this edition of Sharp Scope, Strategic Consultant and Researcher Sairakshit Raghupathy explores how with Arctic region is…
Is India Ready to Protect its Digital Glory?
Aadeepto Majumdar Approximately 83 per cent of Indian organizations experienced cybersecurity incidents in 2023, ranging from web attacks and phishing…
Pharmacy to the World, Thorn in the Side: India’s Pharma Rise and Its Detractors
India’s multi-horned pharmaceutical industry has evolved from a domestic generics powerhouse into a powerhouse on the world’s stage,…
Gwadar’s Ghost Airport: A Monument to China’s Billion-Dollar Gamble
Diksha Bharti Despite its completion in October 2024 and a hefty $240 million investment fully financed by China, the New…
Three Years of Russia-Ukraine War: Russia’s Advance, Impact of Trump 2.0 and India’s Balancing Act
Aayush Pal With the war entering its third year, hope for peace has been revived, particularly with President Trump having…
India-Argentina Lithium Pact: A Strategic Gateway to Latin America and Energy Security
India is undergoing a green energy transition where it requires an adequate amount of lithium and India is…