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Challenges Galore for the New CDS
Defence and Security | Indian Defence Oct 09, 2022

Challenges Galore for the New CDS

Chauhan has served many commands and staff postings in the North and Northeast. As major general, he commanded the Baramulla-based 19th Infantry Division in the Northern Command. So, he has invaluable experience in countering cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. His biggest strength, however, is his ...

ISKP is a mounting threat to India’s regional security
Neighbourhood Oct 07, 2022

ISKP is a mounting threat to India’s regional security

In the last year, ISKP, through its violent attacks, has attempted to create instability in Afghanistan and beyond to trigger propaganda for its jihadi goals.

At IAEA, India Supports AUKUS
International Affairs Oct 07, 2022

At IAEA, India Supports AUKUS

At the International Atomic Energy Agency’s general conference last week, India backed AUKUS in the face of Russian and Chinese opposition.

India leads: Two to Tango with in 2023
International Affairs Oct 06, 2022

India leads: Two to Tango with in 2023

India is assuming the leadership of SCO and G20. While the two groupings have divergent goals, Delhi will need to ensure that the concerns of developing nations are not ignored. An assertive foreign policy that seeks to shape and steer conversations will help

Sri Lanka’s IMF Saga
Neighbourhood | Economic Reforms Oct 06, 2022

Sri Lanka’s IMF Saga

Once again, the country is forced to seek a bailout from the IMF – with all the costs and benefits that entails.

What’s Next for the India-France-UAE Trilateral?
International Affairs Oct 03, 2022

What’s Next for the India-France-UAE Trilateral?

India, France and the UAE, which share strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific, met for a ministerial meeting on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly last week.

N-Talk shows not all is going well for Russia
International Affairs Oct 02, 2022

N-Talk shows not all is going well for Russia

The most significant challenge for the world though is the nuclear sabre-rattling that Russia’s top leadership is engaged in.

Why India Needs More Aircraft Carriers
Defence and Security | Maritime Security | Indian Defence Sep 22, 2022

Why India Needs More Aircraft Carriers

New Delhi just commissioned its first indigenously built major warship. It will need more to challenge Beijing on the high seas.

Climate-proof farms to tackle food insecurity
Climate, Food and Environment | Agriculture Sep 20, 2022

Climate-proof farms to tackle food insecurity

Food self-sufficiency has been India’s greatest achievement, which must be celebrated. But India urgently needs to wake up to the significant challenges that climate change poses to its long-term food security and adopt urgent measures

For India, a Complicated SCO Summit
International Affairs Sep 20, 2022

For India, a Complicated SCO Summit

Across the SCO there is conflict at various levels that complicates India’s engagement, from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to simmering Sino-Indian tensions.

India must make the most of its geopolitical sweet spot
International Affairs Sep 16, 2022

India must make the most of its geopolitical sweet spot

Never before has India story looked more credible than it does today with the world in turmoil and India standing out as a beacon of hope.

The defining relationship of South Asia
International Affairs Sep 06, 2022

The defining relationship of South Asia

It is hoped that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to India not only heightens bilateral relations between the two countries but also benefits the entire region

India Commissions Latest Aircraft Carrier
Defence and Security | Maritime Security Sep 06, 2022

India Commissions Latest Aircraft Carrier

While the Vikrant’s commissioning definitely boosts India’s naval capabilities, the overall trend in naval power is clearly shifting away from India.

Liz Truss takes charge of a divided party and a UK badly in need of direction
International Affairs Sep 06, 2022

Liz Truss takes charge of a divided party and a UK badly in need of direction

Besides steering the economy through one of its most challenging phases, Truss will also have to undo the damage done to the Conservative Party by Boris Johnson

The NPT is beginning to look shaky
International Affairs | Nuclear Security Sep 05, 2022

The NPT is beginning to look shaky

Sustaining it requires facing up to today’s political realities such as the growing rivalries in a multipolar nuclear world

Vostok-22: Challenges of Diplomatic Promiscuity
International Affairs | Defence and Security Sep 04, 2022

Vostok-22: Challenges of Diplomatic Promiscuity

But New Delhi's decision to send a contingent of the Indian Army for the September 1-7 Vostok 2022 military drill in Russia's far east has raised eyebrows, particularly in the West that is trying to isolate Moscow after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This is ...

The big-picture takeaways from China’s Taiwan drills
China Foreign Policy | China Military Sep 03, 2022

The big-picture takeaways from China’s Taiwan drills

The PLA has still to cover some gaps before it gains the confidence and warfare proficiency in any planned invasion.

After al-Zawahiri, what lies next for al-Qaeda
International Affairs Aug 30, 2022

After al-Zawahiri, what lies next for al-Qaeda

The top job for now will possibly go to someone already blessed by Zawahiri, but the future al-Qaeda could be much more Afghanistan-Pakistan centric as the group looks towards a new era of ideological and operational leadership

India’s Irritation With China Grows
International Affairs Aug 30, 2022

India’s Irritation With China Grows

The Indian and Chinese diplomatic missions in Sri Lanka sparred on social media over the visit of a Chinese military research vessel to the island nation.

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