As procurement paralysis narrows options, the LCA Tejas emerges as the IAF’s only viable path to arrest an alarming fighter shortfall ...
India is focusing on enhancing geo-economic linkages in Trincomalee to subtly enhance its economic and security interests, specifically keeping in mind Sri Lanka’s political sensitivities ...
Trump’s new National Security Strategy signals a decisive shift toward culture-war politics, Western Hemisphere primacy, and a narrower conception of America’s global role ...
The C5+1 summit signalled renewed US interest in Central Asia, yet Trump’s tariff-driven diplomacy and minimal regional investment undermine Washington’s long-term strategic position ...
As China boosts Pakistan’s capabilities and crises flare, the absence of institutionalised nuclear risk-reduction leaves South Asia perilously exposed ...
Manufacturing, China’s biggest strength, is increasingly seen as its greatest weakness, dragging down the domestic economy and complicating China’s foreign relations ...
Comoros remains a critical gap in India’s Indian Ocean strategy, offering untapped economic potential and strategic significance amid rising Chinese influence ...
The IMF identifies outdated deflators, gaps in informal-sector coverage, and weak seasonality — precisely the areas MoSPI’s new GDP architecture is now overhauling ...
India, a long-term victim of terror activities, is experiencing a new face of terrorism: white collar terrorism. Thus, its security preparedness has to be of the highest order. ...
China’s efforts to mediate Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions and safeguard its strategic and economic interests are increasingly constrained by persistent security threats ...
The formation of the US’ War Department has triggered a global recalibration of STEM talent migration. ...
Russia has rapidly transformed its drone warfare, which now sits at the core of its warfighting strategy in Ukraine ...
The indecision surrounding US export controls on AI chips to China highlights the Trump administration’s erratic and inconsistent tech policy, casting the American-led strategy of decoupling into doubt, even among its own allies ...
India can escape the post-Galwan economic trap only by building the capabilities needed to secure meaningful market access in China ...
Türkiye’s push through the OTS underscores its bid to bridge Europe and Asia, but its expanding trade, energy, and defence footprint still faces limits ...
Transboundary waterways in Northeast India provide a strategic conduit for trade, regional integration, and sustainable development, linking the region to mainland India and Southeast Asia ...
A potential G2 construct is a vital reminder that the Indo-Pacific is multipolar, and a cohesive security order in the region cannot afford to be overly reliant on the US ...
The nuclear question has returned to the centre of global security anxieties, as great-power rivalry, renewed testing signals, and expanding arsenals reshape the strategic landscape ...
Bioweapon misinformation in the DRC is endangering public health, highlighting the urgent need for stronger verification, clear communication, and a humanitarian focus ...
As ocean-sector investments grow, embedding equity and community rights into governance and corporate practice is vital for building sustainable and inclusive blue futures ...
Amid Indo-Pacific flux and neighbourhood turmoil, India–US cooperation in Northeast India becomes critical to safeguarding connectivity, stability, and regional leverage ...
At the Dubai Air Show, the F-35 emerged as a symbol of Gulf anxieties as Arab states rethink deterrence amid a distracted US and widening regional threats ...
As geopolitical shocks reshape global trade, South Korea is reassessing its economic vulnerabilities and turning to Southeast Asia for long-term stability ...
Myanmar’s protracted conflict has turned into a defining test for ASEAN, revealing how its long-standing principles of consensus and non-interference now constrain meaningful action ...
The 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit provides an opportunity for New Delhi and Moscow to consolidate gains in energy, defence, and trade, even as external pressures complicate the trajectory of bilateral cooperation ...
Malaysia’s stewardship of ASEAN in 2025 underscores its effort to strengthen regional mechanisms while advancing an agenda centred on inclusivity, sustainability, and deeper inter-regional cooperation ...
Ashish Upreti is a serving Indian Army officer with over 25 years of experience in operations, crisis management and strategic communications. He has represented India at international forums and written articles and opinion pieces for national and international publications. In ...
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Ashish Upreti is a serving Indian Army officer with over 25 years of experience in operations, crisis management and strategic communications. He has represented India at international forums and written articles and opinion pieces for national and international publications. In ...
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