Opinion

Geopolitical crises rarely erupt without warning. They accumulate quietly, layer upon layer of grievance, mistrust, and unresolved tension, until force replaces argument as the dominant language of statecraft. The confrontation …

Within 24 hours, Iran suffered a severe blow, with its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, and the top leadership of the IRCG killed. This is perhaps the deadliest US-Israeli strike on …

US-Israel has carried out joint strikes on Iran in multi-phased operations codenamed Rising Lion, Shield Judy, and the US’s Operation Epic Fury. The objectives were, as usual, to address the …

There is a temptation, when invoking the Cholas, to slip into the alluring language of empire. The imagery is seductive: fleets crossing the Bay of Bengal, inscriptions proclaiming victory, temples …

Seven decades ago, when India jointly organized the Asia-Africa Summit in Bandung, Indonesia, in April 1955, the urge was to project the resolution of the two great continents to jointly …

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing two-day state visit to Israel marks a pivotal moment in the evolving strategic partnership between the two nations. Hosted by Benjamin Netanyahu, the trip, …

The AI Impact Summit in New Delhi generated energy, optimism, and a sense of arrival. Delegations from government, industry, academia, and international partners converged around a shared recognition: artificial intelligence …

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently released India’s first national counter-terrorism policy and strategy, named “PRAHAAR”. The 9-page document attempts to cover almost all aspects of counter-terrorism. The policy …

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 …

In 2006, a film titled Rang de Basanti was released in Indian theaters. The film’s title, which literally translates as “Colour me Spring,” drew parallels between a group of five …

The India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) was conceived as more than a diplomatic ritual. It was intended to provide structure to a relationship rooted in history but increasingly shaped by hard …

India’s Act East Policy (AEP), introduced in 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marks a significant evolution from the earlier Look East approach. It emphasizes active engagement with ASEAN nations …

After almost six months, the fragile silence at the Af-Pak border between the Taliban and Pakistan seems to have run out of patience. Pakistan carried out multiple air strikes on …

The Middle East is again at the centre of the US’s strategic calculus, with a largely Iran-centric focus. The US is increasing its military buildup around Iran to signal caution. …

In Western media, academia, NGOs, and popular culture, few topics generate as much fascination as the poverty of the developing world—particularly India. This phenomenon, often derided as “poverty porn,” involves …

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 …

The decision by India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to formally restart negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after nearly fifteen years represents a significant geoeconomic inflection point …

During its counterinsurgency operations (COIN) in the restive Afghanistan-Pakistan border in post 9/11 era, the Pakistan Army sustained immense casualties at the hands of the Al-Qaeda and Taliban, who went …

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has returned to power after decades, with strong electoral influence and numbers in the recently concluded Bangladesh elections, following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in …

Nepal is set to hold snap elections on 05 March 2026 with 19 million voters, and 3,400 candidates for 165 seats in the lower house of the parliament—House of Representatives. …

A series of aviation incidents has once again put India’s civil aviation safety under uncomfortable scrutiny. Recent mishaps have revived concerns about aging fleets, regulatory oversight, maintenance standards, and raised …