Opinion

The ambitious and promising-looking talks between the US and Iran, especially those in Pakistan, were billed as the “Islamabad talks” or an “accord” that had not even lasted for twenty-four …

The continuing conflict in West Asia has destabilised the balance that had existed in the region for decades. Its complex implications extend much beyond the region. The conflict hastened the …

The ceasefire now being discussed in West Asia is best understood not as a comprehensive regional peace, but as a narrow and fragile pause in the ongoing conflict between Iran, …

Analysts like to compare India with China. While there is no doubt that the Middle Kingdom is in advance on India in terms of economic development, advanced research and in …

The first international war over the passage of oil over water began with America’s demands and paused with an uncertain ceasefire on Iran’s terms. Oil and water, goes an old …

After nearly 40 days of intense conflict in the Middle East, the guns have at least been silent for two weeks, but this silence hangs by a single thread that …

For too long, the world’s most complex civilisation has been someone else’s academic subject. That is finally beginning to change. There is something quietly extraordinary about the fact that, for …

The US President has been described as the most powerful person in the democratic world by virtue of his being the head of state of the world’s largest economy. In …

India’s journey toward self-reliance in defense technology has entered a crucial phase. As the nation refines its stealth fighter programs, one of the most sophisticated elements driving performance is not …

The ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict has, on the one hand, sent shockwaves through global energy supply chains, especially in Asia. On the other hand, it has made US allies and partners …

Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent visit to Assam, which concluded on March 29, 2026, highlighted the state’s evolving developmental trajectory over the past decade. His speeches during the visit …

In recent years, the Indian diaspora in Canada has found itself navigating a climate that feels increasingly charged, performative, and at times, openly hostile, driven by Canada-based Khalistani extremism. What …

Beyond the FMR: Reevaluating Border Management With Myanmar in the Wake of Foreign Mercenary Movement The arrest of six foreign nationals on 13 March 2026 by the National Investigation Agency …

The India-U.S. trade deal, announced in February 2026, missed its April deadline due to Trump administration tariff unpredictability. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal says New Delhi awaits a stable U.S. tariff …

India’s development story is increasingly being told through the lens of women’s economic empowerment—and for good reason. Over the past decade, the country has moved beyond rhetoric to build an …

As the US’s desperation to exit the conflict increases, few developments within the US’s strategic and security community further reveal that the exit strategies the US is currently planning face …

The trajectory and eventual outcome of the ongoing Iran-Israel-United States conflict cannot be understood through the actions in the conflict theatres alone. Rather, it hinges on a set of interconnected …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …