A high-precision, multi-domain offensive, Operation Sindoor represents the strategic evolution of India’s counter-terrorism doctrine ...
AQIS’s jihad call post-Op Sindoor marks a strategic escalation, spotlighting India as a primary target in its ideological and regional campaign. ...
A sovereign, co-development–driven partnership between India and the Gulf states holds the key to reshaping the defence ecosystem ...
With Trump’s unexpected nod last month, the UK-Mauritius Chagos deal moves forward, but questions over security, justice, and regional influence persist ...
India's evolving strategy against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism highlights the delicate balance between deterrence, escalation, and the complexities of global geopolitics ...
India's response to terror has evolved and emerged out of the shadows of its past attacks. Examining Pathankot, Uri, and Pulwama provides key (un)learnings for India’s future security challenges. ...
As coalitions crumble and economic crises mount, Nepal faces a tipping point—its youth want hope, but the political system continues to struggle with instability ...
Trade shocks and supply chain risks have prompted countries to rethink old models. For India and Australia, deeper ties offer a way to build stronger, more resilient supply chains ...
Vance calls for India to anchor the US manufacturing pivot, as Beijing’s concerns over growing Indo-US ties heighten ...
Latin America rises on India’s trade radar, offering a buffer against global volatility, access to vital resources, and deeper energy, mineral, and export linkages ...
The current Chinese discourse on India provides important context to the escalating security situation in South Asia ...
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Why 'implausible deniability' may be India’s most strategic tool for responding to Pakistan after the Pahalgam massacre ...
India must move beyond symbolic MoUs to forge a meaningful and mutually beneficial space partnership with the African Union ...
Russia's role as an enabler of North Korea's nuclear ambitions risks undoing decades of work toward nuclear restraint ...
The 2025 US measles outbreak exposes how politicised misinformation and the anti-vaccine rhetoric undermine science, erode trust, and endanger national public health ...
In the Maldives’ fragile democratic landscape, President Muizzu is advancing sweeping electoral reforms that could tilt the balance of power in his favour ahead of 2028 ...
With its embassy reopening in Pyongyang, India’s dialogue diplomacy signals a security concern and strategic intent in a region marked by nuclear risks and realignment ...
As Ukraine and the US edge closer to a minerals deal, questions loom over access, control, and who truly benefits ...
Pahalgam attack triggers Valley-wide outrage against Pakistan; Kashmiris reject terror, marking a turning point in public sentiment and support for India’s integration efforts ...
Forging sustainable steel partnerships in the Indo-Pacific is vital for India to advance decarbonisation and reduce strategic reliance on China ...
India’s new data law misses critical protections for users of assistive technologies, raising concerns over consent and data minimisation ...
The Pahalgam attack, exposing Pakistan’s hostility and internal collusion, could mark India’s tipping point. Kautilya’s Arthashastra may justify a stronger response to this ‘natural enemy.’ ...
In a strategic attempt to counter Beijing and Moscow, the EU has ramped up engagement with Central Asia, channelling massive investments in connectivity, critical, and rare earth minerals ...
Mozambique stands at a breaking point, as contested elections, economic unrest, and violent insurgency collide to destabilise democracy and the region. ...
India’s “abeyance” of the Indus Treaty signals shifting tides: Can treaty law be used as a tool of strategic pressure without breaching international legal commitments? ...
By delisting the Taliban from its terrorist list, Russia signals a strategic and diplomatic pivot in Afghanistan—but is it a calculated move or a risky concession? ...
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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