The Indian Ocean in 2024: Navigating Geopolitical Tensions and Regional Rivalries
Aayush Pal The Indian Ocean has emerged as the new epicentre of global geopolitics and geoeconomics, with nearly 80% of…
Iran’s New Draconian Hijab Law: A Threat to Women’s Rights With Death Penalties and Global Backlash
Shobhil Shrivastava Severe Penalties for Women: Iran’s new hijab law enforces harsh punishments, including 5-15 years of imprisonment, public flogging,…
Syria’s Civil War: The Ripple Effects on Iran, Dollar Dominance, and Regionalism
Parag Gilada The present conflict in Syria that began in 2011 has forever changed the political map of the Middle…
Assad’s Downfall and the Fragile Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
Anjali Singh The regime's fundamental vulnerability was shown when Assad's forces were unable to stop the insurgents' quick successes, despite…
Russia-Iran Defense Cooperation: A New Era of Strategic Alignment
Saisha Kamla Dudha The Russia-Iran alliance poses challenge and opportunity for India as its strategic partnership with both the countries is…
Revolution, Religion, and Regional Ambitions: Unraveling Iran’s Political Evolution
Viswapramod C Iran is now a complex nation that combines Islamic theocracy and republicanism in a way that makes its…
Energy Security at Stake: India and China’s Balancing Act Amid Israel-Iran Tensions
Balaji Subramanian While India and China are unlikely to work together to end an Israel-Iran conflict, they might engage in…
From ‘Iron Wall’ to Hyperrealism: Israel’s Strategic Response to Regional Threats
Dhruv Ashok Since its founding in May 1948, Israel has dealt with violent attempts to destroy its existence as a…
Israel-Iran War: A Strike on Oil Assets Could Revive Inflation
Manish BL The potential targeting of Iran's critical oil assets by Israel poses the risk of eliminating nearly 2 million…
A Pragmatic Future for Iran: Reclaiming Civilizational Legacy Beyond Theocratic Rule
For Iran, the end of the theocratic regime is essential for thriving economically, politically, and culturally, and for…