International Relations

Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman foreign policy

Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman foreign policy

Erdogan’s Neo-Ottoman Foreign Policy: Ambitious Resurgence with Fragile Foundations Context: Türkiye’s foreign policy under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has undergone...

How drones are the new face of Modern warfare

How drones are the new face of Modern warfare

Context: India’s Operation Sindoor in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack has marked a notable shift in the country’s...

UK-EU Relations Reset

UK-EU Relations Reset

A Eurocentric reset, a gateway for India Context: In a landmark diplomatic development, newly elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer...

China’s Brahmaputra Dams and India

China’s Brahmaputra Dams and India

Could Chinese dams affect Brahmaputra flow in India? Context: As China advances its dam-building agenda on the Brahmaputra River (Yarlung...

India-Australia Defence Ties: Unlocking Strategic Synergy in a Divided World

India-Australia Defence Ties: Unlocking Strategic Synergy in a Divided World

India-Australia Defence Ties: Breaking New Ground Beyond U.S. Reliance Context: The re-election of Donald Trump and his transactional security posture...

South Asia’s India-Pakistan Balance

South Asia’s India-Pakistan Balance

South Asia’s India-Pakistan Balance: Geopolitical Shifts, Neutrality, and Regional Strategy     Context: South Asia’s political landscape remains deeply influenced...

France’s Nuclear Offer

France’s Nuclear Offer

What would a French nuclear umbrella mean for Europe? Context: On May 14, French President Emmanuel Macron declared that France...

Strengthening India-US Digital Ties

Strengthening India-US Digital Ties

Strengthening the US-India subsea cable agenda   Context: The commercial partnership between India and the United States is gaining momentum...

Replacing China as Russia’s Strategic Energy Partner

Replacing China as Russia’s Strategic Energy Partner

India Replaces China as Key Energy Ally Context: With China hardening its stance on energy imports, Russia is pivoting toward...

China’s Soft Power Surge: A Strategic Threat as U.S. Influence Recedes

China’s Soft Power Growth: A Bold Vision for Global Cultural Leadership Context: Under the Trump administration, the United States withdrew...

India-Germany Strategic Partnership: A Powerful 25-Year Journey of Progress and Cooperation

India-Germany Strategic Partnership: A Powerful 25-Year Journey of Progress and Cooperation

India-Germany Strategic Partnership: Celebrating a Transformative Milestone in Global Collaboration Context: In May 2025, India and Germany marked the Silver...

India’s Emergence as a Global Safe Haven: A Powerful Shift in 2025 Investment Trends

India’s Emergence in 2025: The Strategic Rise as a Reliable Investment Safe Haven Context: The year 2025 has witnessed a...

Closing Land Ports to Bangladesh Garment Imports

How will land ports closure impact the region? Context: In a significant move that underscores growing diplomatic tensions, India has...

Deepening India-Taliban Engagement

Why India Should Be Wary As China Tries To ‘Realign’ Pak And Taliban Context: As the Taliban-led Islamic Emirate of...

Trump vs Harvard: Alarming Threat to International Students and Academic Integrity

Trump vs Harvard: A Pivotal Moment for Student Rights and Institutional Autonomy Context: The recent Trump administration’s attempt to revoke...

India and China’s Infrastructure Investments

Building Corridors of Influence: India’s and China’s Infrastructure Initiatives in Myanmar and Thailand Context: Southeast Asia, bridging the Indian and...

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’

What we know about Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’, futuristic US missile defence seeking to make ‘space wars’ a reality   Context:...

India-US Relations: Strategic Moves to Future-Proof Bilateral Ties from Trump Shocks

India-US Relations: How India Can Master Trump-Era Diplomatic Challenges Context: India–US relations have historically evolved through mutual trust, strategic cooperation,...

US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement

African islands under threat: What to do about Trump’s withdrawal from climate change agreement   Context: The recent executive order...

Northeast-Kolkata Connectivity Boost: India’s Bold Move Through Myanmar

Northeast-Kolkata Connectivity Enhanced: India’s Powerful Pivot Beyond Bangladesh Context: The recently approved 166.8-km Shillong–Silchar four-lane highway marks a critical advancement...

New Oil War: OPEC+, Saudi Arabia and India

The ongoing oil price tensions Context: At a time when the world reels from the devastation of violent geopolitical conflicts,...

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