Counterterrorism as Camouflage: How Washington Exploits Islamabad for Balochistan’s Riches
Pranav S Strategic interest in Balochistan’s resources: Washington eyes vast reserves of gold, copper, lithium, and rare earths, seeking to…
The Impact of Western Sanctions on Russia’s Trade Flows: A Data-Driven Look at the Pivot to China, Surge with India, and Non-Western Realignment
Divyanka Tandon Russia’s trade geography has changed as a result of Western sanctions that have been in place since the…
Beyond Retaliation: How India Can Rewire Its Economy Amid U.S. Trade Pressures
Dr Nanda Kishor Kautilya gives us the grammar for this task. Power (śakti) has three strands — Prabhu-śakti (sovereign/financial power), Prabhāva-śakti…
Washington Talks: Europe Tries to Stay Relevant in the Ukraine Peace Process
Aayush Pal Talks in Washington focused on U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine and possible ceasefire terms, while European leaders also…
Optics Over Outcomes: The Trump–Putin Alaska Meeting and the Illusion of Breakthrough
Shashank Pandey A headline-grabbing meeting with a historic adversary provides instant rewards for an incumbent U.S. president keen to boost…
Mapping the Decline of U.S. Hegemony: A 25-Year Data-Centric Analysis of Multipolarity
A central conclusion is that U.S. hegemonic decline is less a matter of absolute loss of capability and…
TRIPP in the Caucasus: A Corridor of Opportunity or a Road to Vulnerability?
GeoBharatIntel TRIPP is primarily a U.S.-managed transit and trade corridor through Armenia’s Syunik province, linking Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan and…
The Enduring U.S. Obsession with Pakistan: A Strategic Tool Against India?
While the U.S. champions the rule of law, its interests in Pakistan often lead it to deal with…
Cloud Sanctions and Energy Security: How the Nayara–Microsoft Standoff Exposed India’s Digital Vulnerabilities
Abhinav Sharma Microsoft, wary of EU penalties, abruptly suspended Nayara’s access to cloud-based tools, paralysing communications and essential business operations…
Trump Tariffs and Their Ripple Effect on India: Understanding the Economic Fallout
Tejashree P V Nearly 55% of Indian exports to the U.S. will be impacted by the new tariffs, said the Federation…