Opinion

There is a photograph that has quietly become iconic. Flight Lieutenant Akshita Dhankar stands at attention beside the President of India, the tricolour unfurling from her hands into the Republic …

The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks a historic turning point in the political trajectory of the Islamic Republic. Since 1989, Khamenei had presided over the consolidation …

India’s strategic partnerships with Germany and the wider EU have moved from transactional engagement to long‑term strategic alignment, anchored in economics, technology, and a shared interest in a stable Indo-Pacific. …

The recent US submarine action against an Iranian vessel in the Indian Ocean, perhaps the first time a US submarine has conducted a naval strike since World War II, has …

In a determined push to transform the Union Territory’s connectivity landscape, the central government has stepped up work on a series of mega rail, airport, and road projects in Jammu …

This piece examines the role of “spoilers”, actors who deliberately undermine peace processes, in the context of India–Pakistan relations. Spoilers benefit politically, economically, or strategically from ongoing conflict and therefore …

The assassination of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, has sparked conflict across the Middle East. While intense escalation continues, a backdoor success is being hailed as one of the most …

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s official visit to India from February 27 to March 2, 2026, was not a ceremonial courtesy call. It was a deliberate act of diplomatic re-engagement at …

In an era where global powers play hardball in their backyards while probing everyone else’s, India faces a stark choice: passively accept external encroachments in South Asia or respond with …

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 …