The Illusion of Nuclear Deterrence: Why West Asia’s War Cannot Stay Regional
Balaji Subramanian The greatest danger is not that nuclear weapons might be used—but that the world has begun to believe…
The UAE’s Strategic Squeeze in West Asia and India as a Strategic Hedge
Aayush Pal The deepening relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates represents deliberate geopolitical posturing by both countries, driven…
Shadows of Solidarity: Iran, Venezuela, and the Hezbollah Connection
Sughosh Joshi The Hezbollah in Venezuela is characterised as a potential terrorist group, but it has turned Venezuela into a…
Iran at the Breaking Point: Protests, Economic Collapse, and the Possible End of Islamic Rule
Antara Deka The Iranian people have criticised the ruling government for its foreign policy priorities, political corruption and emphasis on…
Netanyahu’s Diplomacy as Political Shield: Global Alliances Amid the Gaza War
Shrivara Mahajan Benjamin Netanyahu invoked his close ties with Narendra Modi, Donald Trump, and Vladimir Putin to reject claims that…
Pasni Port Proposal: A New Frontline in U.S.–China–India Strategic Rivalry
By inviting competing powers into its territory, Pakistan risks becoming a geopolitical battleground rather than reaping long-term national…
Operation Midnight Hammer: Legality, Sovereignty, and the Collapse of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Norms
Dr Lakshmi Karlekar & Tanishaa Pandey Under “Article 2(4) of the UN Charter”, member states are prohibited from using force against another state's territory…
Battlegrounds by Proxy: Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon in the Crosshairs of Regional Rivalries
Daljeet Singh Proxy warfare in the Middle East allows powerful states and non-state actors to advance interests through local allies,…
Fragile Truce: The Uncertain Peace Between Iran and Israel
Archita Gaur President Donald Trump is receiving mixed global reactions, with some praising him for helping to avoid escalation, while…
The Strategic Silence of Hezbollah: A Calculated Victory for Israel in the Current Conflict with Iran
Dr Nanda Kishor Hezbollah's silence is not merely an omission; it is a strategic signal, and arguably a major victory for…