Institutionalizing ‘No-War-No-Peace’ (NWNP): What INMSS-2026 means in the Gray-Zone Maritime Domain?
Preeti Bora NWNP (No-War-No-Peace) reconceptualizes the entire maritime security architecture, involving a series of tactical deadlocks that define a race…
The Fragile Backbone: India’s Oil Dependence and the Anatomy of Energy Vulnerability
Divyanka Tandon In this new Sharp Scope data analyst Divyanka Tandon analysis examines how rising import dependence, growing exposure to…
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…
From Suez Collapse to Cape Routing: Mapping Global Shipping Disruptions and India’s Trade Vulnerabilities
A Deep Data Analysis of Rerouting Patterns, Freight Costs, Chokepoint Risks, and India's Strategic Imperatives (2024–2026)
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…
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…
Energy, Deterrence, and Escalation: The Economic Fallout of the Iran Conflict
A worldwide economic shock akin to past energy crises could occur if the conflict spreads or threatens the…
Navigating the Storm: India’s Strategic Resilience in West Asia
Frank Rausan Pereira India’s influence in the Global South is not accidental. It is built on a foundation as a "Net…
Japan Acts on Oil Reserves to Counter Middle East Supply Disruptions
From the prism of international relations theory, Japan's approach is consistent with the idea of energy security, which…