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    How India Lights Up the Neighbourhood When the World Goes Dark

    by Somen Chatterjee April 3, 2026
    by Somen Chatterjee April 3, 2026

    In an increasingly volatile world, where geopolitical conflicts disrupt global supply chains, India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy stands out as a model of proactive regional leadership. This approach prioritizes deep, mutually …

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    Jollof and Biryani: How Nigeria-India Redefine Soft Power

    by Osaze Efe April 3, 2026
    by Osaze Efe April 3, 2026

    In Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on November 15, 2024, a quiet revolution unfolded. Three Memoranda of Understanding were signed between India and Nigeria—on cultural exchange, customs cooperation, and geospatial surveys—paving the …

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    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 …

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    India-Taiwan Strategic Partnership: Forging Resilience in the Indo-Pacific

    by Anushree Dutta March 31, 2026
    by Anushree Dutta March 31, 2026

    Amid the intensifying geopolitical contestation across the Indo-Pacific, India’s foreign policy has pivoted toward diversified alignments that transcend conventional alliances. The India-Taiwan strategic partnership, constrained by the absence of formal …

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    Can CHT Emerge as a Security Threat for Northeast India?

    by Nava Thakuria March 31, 2026
    by Nava Thakuria March 31, 2026

    Chittagong, a hilly locality in south Bangladesh and adjacent to the north-east Indian States of Tripura and Mizoram, is emerging as a potential security threat to eastern India with an …

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    Winnability and Survivability: Turning War into a High Friction Contest

    by Srijan Sharma March 30, 2026
    by Srijan Sharma March 30, 2026

    The US-Israel war against Iran has now lasted a month with no end in sight. Strategies and risks are escalating, raising the stakes and causing more destruction.  The questions about …

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    Elon Musk on the Line: What the Trump–Modi Call Reveals About India’s New Standing

    by KBS Sidhu March 28, 2026
    by KBS Sidhu March 28, 2026

    The report in the 27 March edition of The New York Times that Elon Musk joined a recent phone call between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the …

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    Balen Shah’s ‘New Nepal’ Can Refresh India Policy

    by Subhadeep Bhattacharya March 28, 2026
    by Subhadeep Bhattacharya March 28, 2026

    At the dawn of 2026, as South Asia bathed in the cheerful wave of democratic celebrations in Bangladesh and Nepal, the results of the public mandate were equally significant. When …

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    The Indian Ocean Alliance That Kenya Needs

    by Zuri Amondi March 28, 2026
    by Zuri Amondi March 28, 2026

    When the 4th India‑Kenya Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) convened this year, it was more than a routine diplomatic event. The resulting five‑year roadmap — encompassing maritime security, joint exercises, …

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    Pakistan’s Propaganda Diplomacy in the Gulf Has a Long History: There Are No Big Ideological Streets

    by Srijan Sharma March 27, 2026
    by Srijan Sharma March 27, 2026

    Pakistan once again engages in a pointless spectacle that emphasises nuisance over substance. The propaganda-driven diplomacy aimed at preserving its declining strategic importance and handling backlash is nothing new. The …

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    UNCLOS Reimagined

    by Sanjay Kumar Verma March 26, 2026
    by Sanjay Kumar Verma March 26, 2026

    The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) remains one of the most ambitious achievements of post-war international diplomacy. It gave the oceans a legal order where …

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    Shadows on the Border: Foreign Hands in Northeast India’s Unrest

    by Subhadeep Bhattacharya March 26, 2026
    by Subhadeep Bhattacharya March 26, 2026

    Unrest in the neighbourhood naturally has spillover effects, but it takes an insidious turn when attempts are made to associate the mayhem with a larger geostrategic game plan by the …

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    Japan’s Strategic Connectivity in India’s Northeast: A Pillar of Indo-Pacific Stability

    by Anushree Dutta March 24, 2026
    by Anushree Dutta March 24, 2026

    Japan’s deepening involvement in Northeast India’s connectivity projects exemplifies a mutually beneficial partnership that bolsters regional development and counters geopolitical challenges in the Indo-Pacific. This collaboration aligns seamlessly with India’s …

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    The Merchant’s Scale: India’s Cold Arithmetic in the Strait of Hormuz

    by Anubhav Chakraborty March 23, 2026
    by Anubhav Chakraborty March 23, 2026

    Why Trading Civilisations Outlast Empires by Measuring the Metal, Not the Portrait. In the first century, Pliny the Elder was already complaining about the trade deficit. He watched with a …

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    CIA’s Desperation In Myanmar Is Not New, India Must Prepare For Covert Circus

    by Srijan Sharma March 23, 2026
    by Srijan Sharma March 23, 2026

    The recent arrests of six Ukrainian nationals, along with one US national, have sparked debate about the US’s covert activities along the Indo-Myanmar border. The suspected attempt at clandestine action …

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    Black Ops in Southeast Asia: India Tracks Ukrainian Footprints in Myanmar’s War

    by Vijay Kumar Dhar March 22, 2026
    by Vijay Kumar Dhar March 22, 2026

    The arrest of a group of Ukrainian citizens and a U.S. native, as reported by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA), is gaining momentum. While Washington has declined to comment officially, …

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    India’s Quiet Pragmatic Diplomacy in the Middle East

    by Srijan Sharma March 21, 2026
    by Srijan Sharma March 21, 2026

    India’s approach has traditionally focused on strategic caution and diplomacy to maintain good relations with Gulf nations, mainly to secure energy supplies. However, over the past decade, there has been …

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    Pakistan’s Nuclear Menace: A Dire Warning on ICBM Ambitions and Terror Shadows

    by Anushree Dutta March 20, 2026
    by Anushree Dutta March 20, 2026

    US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s Senate testimony has ripped open the truth about Pakistan’s nuclear missile program, pinpointing it as a gathering storm capable of striking America’s homeland. …

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    The Power Play Behind the Iran War

    by Sanjay Kumar Verma March 20, 2026
    by Sanjay Kumar Verma March 20, 2026

    In West Asia, wars rarely end when the missiles stop. Military victories seldom erase civilisations or grievances, and conflicts often leave behind consequences that reshape global politics long after the …

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    India and the War in West Asia

    by Kanwal Sibal March 19, 2026
    by Kanwal Sibal March 19, 2026

    It is quite clear from Trump’s changing statements that he has no clear idea how to end the war that he and Israel have declared on Iran. The US has …

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    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 …

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