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Kartiki Randhawa

Kartiki Randhawa

Kartiki's research focuses on Indo-Pacific, Defence and national security, and conflict studies. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Wilson College and a Master’s in International Relations from O.P. Jindal Global University. When she’s not busy with diplomacy, she’s either burning calories on the field, experimenting in the kitchen, or attempting DIY projects.

  • Opinion

    Can Pakistan Restore Credibility in PoJK?

    by Kartiki Randhawa June 13, 2026
    by Kartiki Randhawa June 13, 2026

    The unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) has entered a far more dangerous phase than earlier reported. What began as a ban on the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action …

  • ExplainerFeatured

    The Crisis Pakistan Cannot Afford in AJK

    by Kartiki Randhawa June 7, 2026
    by Kartiki Randhawa June 7, 2026

    For three years, a quiet but powerful storm has been building in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), a mountainous territory of roughly four million people governed by Pakistan. What started …

  • Opinion

    The Northern Passage: India’s Arctic Play

    by Kartiki Randhawa June 5, 2026
    by Kartiki Randhawa June 5, 2026

    For centuries, the dream of a navigable Arctic passage was the preserve of explorers willing to risk frostbite and oblivion. Today, that dream has become a geopolitical strategy. As climate …

  • Opinion

    The Classroom and the Caliphate

    by Kartiki Randhawa May 29, 2026
    by Kartiki Randhawa May 29, 2026

    Indoctrination Pakistan’s education crisis extends beyond underfunded schools, deteriorating infrastructure, and low literacy rates. At its core, it reflects deliberate ideological engineering: a curriculum partially designed to shape citizens who …

  • Opinion

    How Pahalgam Attacks Rewrote India’s Security Story

    by Kartiki Randhawa April 24, 2026
    by Kartiki Randhawa April 24, 2026

    On 22 April 2025, violence struck the peaceful meadows of Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. Militants linked to The Resistance Front, an offshoot of Pakistan’s Lashkar-e-Taiba, attacked …

  • Opinion

    The Echoes of a Terror Ecosystem

    by Kartiki Randhawa April 1, 2026
    by Kartiki Randhawa April 1, 2026

    The US Congressional Research Service (CRS) has recently updated its report on militant groups in Pakistan, offering a stark validation of a decades-long reality: Pakistan remains the primary hub for …

  • Opinion

    Pakistan’s Triple-Front and Failure

    by Kartiki Randhawa March 19, 2026
    by Kartiki Randhawa March 19, 2026

    The geopolitical landscape of South Asia is undergoing significant changes, driven by systemic challenges within the Pakistani state. Recent eastward developments and Operation Epic Fury, a joint U.S.-Israeli strike on …

  • FeaturedTech

    AI and the New Indian Code of National Security

    by Kartiki Randhawa March 5, 2026
    by Kartiki Randhawa March 5, 2026

    The dust has barely settled at Bharat Mandapam following the India AI Impact Summit 2026, but the strategic reverberations are already crossing the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and sinking …

  • Opinion

    PRAHAAR Doctrine: India’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Reset

    by Kartiki Randhawa February 25, 2026
    by Kartiki Randhawa February 25, 2026

    For decades, India’s response to cross-border provocation was a predictable cycle of dossiers, diplomatic protests, and appeals to a distracted international community. However, as of early 2026, that era of …

  • Opinion

    Crafting the Digital Future: India and Japan’s Tech Alliance

    by Kartiki Randhawa February 20, 2026
    by Kartiki Randhawa February 20, 2026

    In the quiet, high-tech corridors of New Delhi and Tokyo, a transformative conversation is unfolding, one that blends the aromatic warmth of Indian chai with the clinical precision of Japanese …

  • CultureFeatured

    India and South Korea: Forging Tomorrow’s Alliance Through Youth and Culture

    by Kartiki Randhawa January 31, 2026
    by Kartiki Randhawa January 31, 2026

    The India-South Korea partnership stands out as a beacon of optimism amid geopolitical tensions. This relationship goes beyond trade and defence agreements. The vibrant exchange between our peoples, especially among …

  • Opinion

    An Alliance Built on Terror: Inside Pakistan’s New Terror Syndicate

    by Kartiki Randhawa January 22, 2026
    by Kartiki Randhawa January 22, 2026

    Pakistan’s deep state has turned terrorism into a deliberate instrument of state policy, commissioning rather than condemning it. This calculated strategy is playing with fire, demonstrated by a troubling consolidation …

  • Opinion

    Revolution to Rift: Bangladesh Chaos and India’s Dilemma

    by Kartiki Randhawa January 2, 2026
    by Kartiki Randhawa January 2, 2026

    Bangladesh is currently grappling with one of its most turbulent periods in recent history, a crisis that has escalated into a significant concern for India. The deposition of Sheikh Hasina …

  • Opinion

    Quiet Coup: Pakistan’s Constitutional Regression

    by Kartiki Randhawa November 24, 2025
    by Kartiki Randhawa November 24, 2025

    The promotion of General Asim Munir to the newly established role of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and the concurrent awarding of the honorary title of Field Marshal signify a …

  • Opinion

    The Invisible Enemy: Reinventing Security for Modern Threats

    by Kartiki Randhawa November 14, 2025
    by Kartiki Randhawa November 14, 2025

    On the evening of November 10, 2025, a car bomb detonated near the Red Fort Metro station in Delhi, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 individuals and injuring …

  • Opinion

    Stronger Safeguards Shape Northeast Border Security

    by Kartiki Randhawa October 31, 2025
    by Kartiki Randhawa October 31, 2025

    Security along India’s northeastern frontier continues to require sustained attention as the region faces evolving challenges from insurgent activity and cross-border dynamics. The strategic importance of maintaining stability across states …

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    Lines of Fire: Testing Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations

    by Kartiki Randhawa October 12, 2025
    by Kartiki Randhawa October 12, 2025

    On 10 October, explosions occurred in Kabul and Afghanistan’s southeastern Paktika province. The Taliban government accused Pakistan of violating Afghan sovereign territory and national airspace. The Taliban Ministry of Defence …

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