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…
Neutrality Under Strain: India’s West Asia Dilemma in a Polarised Conflict
Dr Mohmmad Rizwan Under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, India’s strategy towards West Asia experienced a significant transformation. India transitioned from conventional…
Energy Ties Strengthen Between Japan and Indonesia Amid West Asia Turmoil
Anjali Singh Japan and Indonesia have pledged to strengthen coordination on energy security amid rising tensions in West Asia and…
ASEAN’s Tightrope Walk: Balancing Neutrality Amid West Asia’s Escalating War
Faareha Usmani For ASEAN, the primary concern remains the protection of civilians during times of conflict, and the bloc’s broader…
The Hidden Costs of War: Economic Fallout of the Iran–Israel Conflict
Archita Gaur Far from being solely an energy market issue, the Iran–Israel conflict is now placing significant strain on global…
Between Security and Sovereignty: Japan’s Strategic Convergence with the United States
Aayush Pal As Japan moves closer to the United States, it risks increasing its distance from regional actors such as…
The Mosaic Doctrine: Why Iran Cannot Be Overpowered by Conventional Warfare
Piyush Anand The Mosaic Doctrine prioritises survivability and continuity over centralised control, an approach that is particularly effective in protracted…
From Oil Flows to Power Plays: Energy Geopolitics in the Age of Inflation
Anusreeta Dutta As long as energy remains both an economic necessity and a strategic instrument, price volatility will continue to…
Greater Israel: From Biblical Promise to Strategic Reality
Sughosh Joshi Today, the idea of Greater Israel lies between aspiration and reality, shaped by security concerns, regional dynamics, and…
Iran’s Grand Strategy: From Revolutionary Isolation to Fragmented Warfare
Dhruv Ashok Through its ‘forward Defence doctrine’, Iran has supported regional proxies such as Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis and militias in…