Opinion

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …