Opinion

Despite renewed speculation, an “Islamic NATO” remains highly unlikely. Deep internal rivalries, enduring dependence on the United States, structural constraints, and competing strategic interests make the emergence of a cohesive …

The Quad, or the Quadrilateral, is a mechanism by which four countries—the United States, India, Japan, and Australia—coordinate their diplomatic partnership in the larger Indo-Pacific region. For India, the Indo-Pacific …

For long, strategic thinkers lamented India’s lack of a clear maritime strategy, stemming from a continental security mindset driven by land-oriented concerns, weak naval foundations, and limited geo-economic obligations. However, …

Russia was the world’s second-largest crude oil exporter as recently as 2023, trailing only Saudi Arabia (EIA 2025). In July 2026 it also became, for the first time in its …

Diplomatic summits are often judged by the agreements they produce. But their deeper significance lies in whether they alter how two countries see each other. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent …

India’s Adani Energy’s recent approval of a Sh117 billion power transmission project in Kenya marks more than just another infrastructure deal—it signals a shifting axis in Kenya’s economic diplomacy and …

Elon Musk led SpaceX’s initial public offering, which generated considerable buzz in the United States, also prompted excitement among European retail investors. At the same time, the US decision to …

As Bangladesh began to show its first signals of hard geopolitical steering, drifting away from India and embracing China, that too strategically, India must ensure that its tactical footprint and …

India’s expanding defence partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is entering a new phase with the two countries discussing the possible export of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. This …

Pakistan has significantly developed its drone capabilities by cooperating with Ukraine. The recent development has raised concerns in India, signaling a dangerous shift in the subcontinent’s security architecture. The issue …

All eyes on Iran. Since February this year, the whole world has been focused on events in and around Iran. The Strait of Hormuz, the exact whereabouts of which were …

This week, the streets of Rochdale filled with men who shouldn’t have had to be there. Organised by local campaigner Billy Howarth, groups of residents have begun patrolling their own …

India has real grievances with Washington. None of them justify what abandoning these talks would cost. I. “HE’S LIKE AN ANGEL. BUT HE’S A KILLER.” On 17 June, on the …

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives on 1 July 2026 for a three-day official visit to India, her first as prime minister, for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. A protégé of Abe Shinzo, …

When Iranian forces effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz on 28 February 2026, global oil markets braced for catastrophe. Roughly one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil and a comparable share …

The recent interactions between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit suggested a relationship defined less by spectacle than by …

Pakistan’s current crisis reflects the consequences of prolonged military dominance over political and economic decision-making. As governance becomes increasingly security-driven, multiple internal and external pressures continue to intensify. When you …

India’s decision to roll out e-passports symbolizes its confidence in digital governance. Yet, almost simultaneously, the government has reminded citizens that the passport itself is not conclusive proof of Indian …

Analysts in India are known to keenly watch the destination of the maiden foreign visit by the Head of Government/ Head of State of countries in its immediate neighbourhood. There …

China’s aggressive use of economic leverage has evolved far beyond traditional tariffs and sanctions. It now deploys a sophisticated arsenal of regulatory tweaks, export controls, domestic compliance mandates, and targeted …

The South African deputy president did not fly to New Delhi this month merely to exchange toasts and platitudes; his six‑day working visit signalled that India is emerging as one …