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What Pahalgam says about counter terrorism realities
Apr 30, 2025

What Pahalgam says about counter terrorism realities

Indian counter-terror thinking needs strengthening from the ground up without care of international levers, FATF, and other multilateral security mechanisms

What’s in the growing Russia-China-Iran trilateral convergence?
Dec 24, 2019

What’s in the growing Russia-China-Iran trilateral convergence?

Potential security engagements among the three have spotlighted their increasing convergence.

What’s next for India-Japan defence relations?
Sep 07, 2019

What’s next for India-Japan defence relations?

While the impetus for closer alignment is clear, much work remains to be done on the security side and within the wider bilateral relationship.

When The Tables Turn: The Global South in an Era of Instability
Jun 09, 2025

When The Tables Turn: The Global South in an Era of Instability

Amidst the fissures in the Transatlantic partnership, heightened United States-China rivalry, and global trade frictions, commentaries of doom and gloom abound. This analysis offers a different perspective. While recognising the risks, it focuses on new opportunities that are emerging for the Global South. The brief first identifies the existential problems that the world faces today, and further highlights the North-South divide in how various c

When The Tail Wags The Dog
Jun 26, 2025

When The Tail Wags The Dog

Trump’s stern warning to Israel played a key role in shoring up a fragile ceasefire with Iran

Where Does India Stand In the Indo-Pacific Nuclear Tinderbox?
Sep 22, 2021

Where Does India Stand In the Indo-Pacific Nuclear Tinderbox?

With more nations building their nuclear arsenal, the Indo-Pacific is becoming a high-risk place.

Why 2025 could be India’s maritime moment
Dec 26, 2024

Why 2025 could be India’s maritime moment

India continues to be enthusiastic about the potential of the Quad in shaping a free, open, and inclusive rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific

Why Delhi must not be at sea
Nov 03, 2015

Why Delhi must not be at sea

Can Delhi go beyond diplomatic statements and help China's neighbours to stand up to Beijing? As the Philippines and Vietnam look to diversify their security partnerships and build national capabilities for deterrence against China, Manila and Hanoi would like to see Delhi be a little more forthcoming with its hard power.

Why Did India Merely Observe Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023?
Aug 18, 2023

Why Did India Merely Observe Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023?

Despite earlier reports that India would actually participate in the Australia-U.S. led military exercise, New Delhi remained an observer of the latest iteration.

Why engagement with ASEAN should be high on the priority list for India
Jun 21, 2022

Why engagement with ASEAN should be high on the priority list for India

The strengthening of relations in the geopolitical sphere has also given a push to the India-Asean economic ties, with Asean now India's fourth-largest trading partner engaging in bilateral trade in 2019-20 worth $86.9 billion.

Why export controls are the weapon of choice in US-China tech war
Jan 06, 2025

Why export controls are the weapon of choice in US-China tech war

With Donald Trump poised to expand tech sanctions in the name of national security, Beijing has signalled it won’t shy away from retaliation

Why India must put any overtures to Pakistan on hold
May 16, 2014

Why India must put any overtures to Pakistan on hold

Given our troubled relationship with Pakistan, we need to keep our security apparatus in a state of alert with state-of-the-art equipment. All bilateral issues with Pakistan -- political, military, economic -- will simply have to go on the back-burner till Pakistan decides it wants to live as a good neighbour.

Why India Needs More Aircraft Carriers
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.

Why India's defence procurement is problematic?
Apr 10, 2012

Why India's defence procurement is problematic?

A country that spends 15 per cent of its Central expenditure on national defence (armed forces and DRDO) and 23 per cent on national security (armed forces and all other security forces like para-military, police) must explain to its citizens as to whether its spending on security is justifiably utilised or not.

Why India's military isn’t getting the weapons it needs
Aug 06, 2020

Why India's military isn’t getting the weapons it needs

New Delhi's labyrinthine procurement organization is an obstacle to the country's national security. And the external security threats that India confronts, especially that from Beijing, will not miraculously disappear.

Why Is the Indo-Pacific Important for Europe?
Feb 25, 2022

Why Is the Indo-Pacific Important for Europe?

A proactive Europe is welcomed by many in the Indo-Pacific, a reality highlighted by a recent ministerial forum focused on cooperation in the region.

Why New Delhi and Malé decided to bury the hatchet
Oct 19, 2024

Why New Delhi and Malé decided to bury the hatchet

Economic distress, India’s influence and signalling, and underwhelming support from partners like China compelled Muizzu to recalibrate relations with India

Why the Red Sea Can’t Escape the Iran Crisis
Mar 30, 2026

Why the Red Sea Can’t Escape the Iran Crisis

Rising tension around Iran is elevating the Red Sea from a secondary theater to a critical axis of global trade

Why the UN must evolve to fight modern-day terror
Oct 27, 2022

Why the UN must evolve to fight modern-day terror

The threat of terrorism itself has been fast evolving and far surpasses some of the fundamental challenges that the UN, UN Security Council, agencies and members are continuing to try and navigate

Will demonetisation overshadow the Kashmir challenge?
May 24, 2023

Will demonetisation overshadow the Kashmir challenge?

In an announcement that caught the nation by surprise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered the demonetisation of ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes of the Indian currency in November to arrest ‘black money’, end corruption, and choke terrorist finances. This move represents a policy departure and it has far-reaching implications. As national debate has been hijacked by the possible fallouts of demonetisation, other critical issues have been pushed to

Will Jamali survive?
Jun 09, 2004

Will Jamali survive?

With the resignation of the Sindh CM, it is widely speculated that the next to follow suit would be Jamali. His repeated assurances that his government was under no threat, only betrayed his insecurity. General Musharraf, who could have reiterated Jamali¿s confidence,

Will Okinawa poll shock impact Abe's national politics and US relations?
Nov 20, 2014

Will Okinawa poll shock impact Abe's national politics and US relations?

The consequences of the Okinawa gubernatorial elections, where Prime Minister Abe's party candidate was defeated convincingly, mainly on the issue of relocation of US bases, will resonate on the US-Japan security alliance as well as Abe's ruling LDP party.

Will Trump’s foreign policy outlive his term?
Apr 28, 2020

Will Trump’s foreign policy outlive his term?

His imprint on trade, security and Asia policy will last. His influence on immigration, climate change may not

With China’s rise, strong Indo-French relations more than welcome
Mar 09, 2018

With China’s rise, strong Indo-French relations more than welcome

Bilateral ties between New Delhi and Paris today cover a gamut of issues including defence, maritime, space, security, and energy.

Working with Tehran on the Red Sea crisis
Jan 19, 2024

Working with Tehran on the Red Sea crisis

Regional security in West Asia stands at a precarious intersection.

Workshop on Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights
Mar 15, 2007

Workshop on Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights

On 15 and 16 March 2007, Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, and the Center on Global Counter-Terrorism Cooperation of the Fourth Freedom Forum, USA, convened a two-day South Asia Regional Workshop, "Security and Liberty," which examined the relationship between human rights and counter-terrorism. This Chairmen's Report highlights some of the themes and recommendations put forward during the workshop.

अंतराळ सुरक्षेचे आव्हान समजून घ्या
Dec 21, 2020

अंतराळ सुरक्षेचे आव्हान समजून घ्या

जोपर्यंत मोठे देश स्वत:हून अंतराळातील अनावश्यक हस्तक्षेप थांबवत नाहीत किंवा त्यावर आळा घालत नाहीत, तोपर्यंत अंतराळ सुरक्षेची कुठलीही हमी देता येणार नाही.

अंदमान-निकोबार बेटांत भारताची क्षमता वाढवण्याची तयारी
May 02, 2023

अंदमान-निकोबार बेटांत भारताची क्षमता वाढवण्याची तयारी

कोको बेटांमधील वाढत्या लष्करी हालचाली आणि अंदमान आणि निकोबार बेटांच्या सान्निध्याने भारताला स्वतःची क्षमता वाढवण्यास प्रवृत्त केले आहे.

अन्न सुरक्षा योजनांनी वैविध्यपूर्ण आहारावर भर देण्याची गरज
Mar 02, 2024

अन्न सुरक्षा योजनांनी वैविध्यपूर्ण आहारावर भर देण्याची गरज

भारतातील पोषणाचा दर्जा ही चिंतेची बाब आहे. या समस्येवर दीर्घकालीन उपाय शोधण्यासाठी धोरणकर्त्यांना त्यांचा दृष्टिकोन बदलावा लागेल.

अफगाणिस्तान: सुरक्षा प्रदाता म्हणून तालिबानच्या चिंता आणि खर्च
Jun 08, 2023

अफगाणिस्तान: सुरक्षा प्रदाता म्हणून तालिबानच्या चिंता आणि खर्च

दहशतवादाविरुद्ध तालिबानशी संपर्क साधण्यापूर्वी जागतिक समुदायाने हे लक्षात घेतले पाहिजे की या हालचालीला राजकीय मर्यादा आणि परिणाम दोन्ही असतील.

अफगाणिस्तानमधील तालिबान राजवटीच्या दोन वर्षांचा आढावा
Oct 28, 2023

अफगाणिस्तानमधील तालिबान राजवटीच्या दोन वर्षांचा आढावा

काबूलच्या पतनानंतर दोन वर्षांनी, अनेक संकटे एकत्रित कोसळल्याने सर्वसामान्य अफगाण लोकांचे जनजीवन विस्कळीत झाले आहे.

अफ़्रीका की लंबे समय से चलने वाली भोजन असुरक्षा को खत्म करने की चुनौती: G20 की भूमिका
Oct 26, 2023

अफ़्रीका की लंबे समय से चलने वाली भोजन असुरक्षा को खत्म करने की चुनौती: G20 की भूमिका

2000 और 2013 के बीच अफ़्रीका में भूख के स्तर में सुधार हुआ था लेकिन उसके बाद के सालों में ये फिर से काफ़ी ख़राब स्थिति में पहुंच गया है. यद्यपि वैश्विक खाद्य असुरक्षा वर्तमान में ए

अब 18% टैरिफ राहत: क्यों बदल रहे भारत-अमेरिका के रिश्ते?
Feb 09, 2026

अब 18% टैरिफ राहत: क्यों बदल रहे भारत-अमेरिका के रिश्ते?

जहां अमेरिका की बढ़ती टैरिफ दरों ने ‘मेक इन इंडिया’ उत्पादों के निर्यात को मुश्किल बना दिया था, अब अचानक अमेरिका ने इन पर शुल्क घटाकर 18% करने की घोषणा की! जानिए इस नए भारत-अमे

अमेरिका-इराण युद्ध: चीन 'सेफ', पण भारत आणि आशिया होरपळतोय!
Mar 13, 2026

अमेरिका-इराण युद्ध: चीन 'सेफ', पण भारत आणि आशिया होरपळतोय!

मध्यपूर्वेतील संघर्षात चीनची भूमिका अनेकदा वाढवून सांगितली जाते; विशेषतः चिनी शस्त्रास्त्रांचे मोठे अपयश आणि त्यांच्या ऊर्जा सुरक्षेला निर्माण झालेल्या धोक्याबाबतच

अमेरिका-जपान-दक्षिण कोरिया या त्रिपक्षीय युती समोरील चीनचे आव्हान
Sep 16, 2023

अमेरिका-जपान-दक्षिण कोरिया या त्रिपक्षीय युती समोरील चीनचे आव्हान

सुरक्षेपासून ते व्यापारापर्यंत अनेक बाबींमध्ये या त्रिपक्षीय युतीसमोर चीनचे मोठे आव्हान उभे आहे.

अमेरिका-जपान-फिलिपाईन्स शिखर परिषद
May 04, 2024

अमेरिका-जपान-फिलिपाईन्स शिखर परिषद

जपान, फिलीपिन्स आणि अमेरिका यांच्यात अलीकडे त्रिपक्षीय शिखर परिषद पार पडली. या प्रदेशामध्ये सामूहिक प्रतिसाद आणि स्वसंरक्षण सुधारण्यासाठी सामायिक हितसंबंध दर्शविणार

अमेरिका-यूरोप तनाव से क्या बदलेगा?
Mar 10, 2025

अमेरिका-यूरोप तनाव से क्या बदलेगा?

पिछले दिनों यूक्रेन के मसले पर डोनाल्ड ट्रंप और वोलोडिमिर जेलेंस्की के बीच हुई तीखी नोंकझोक के बाद अमेरिका और यूरोपीय देशों के बीच तनाव बढ़ गया है. लेकिन क्या इस तनाव से वै

अमेरिकेच्या संरक्षणाचे ‘राजकीय’ पाऊल
Jan 05, 2021

अमेरिकेच्या संरक्षणाचे ‘राजकीय’ पाऊल

ऑस्टिन यांची अमेरिरेच्या संरक्षणमंत्रिपदी नेमणूक निश्चित झाली तर, ते ही धुरा सांभाळणारे पहिले आफ्रिकन-अमेरिकन ठरतील. ही बाब निश्चितच ऐतिहासिक ठरणारी आहे.

अमेरिकेला चिंता साहेलमधील सुरक्षेची
Aug 12, 2023

अमेरिकेला चिंता साहेलमधील सुरक्षेची

नायजरमधील अलीकडील सत्तापालटामुळे अमेरिकेला सुरक्षाविषयक गोंधळाच्या परिस्थितीशी सामना करावा लागत आहे.

अमेरिकेशी मैत्री की सौदेबाजी? भारताला नेमका किती फायदा होणार?
Feb 06, 2026

अमेरिकेशी मैत्री की सौदेबाजी? भारताला नेमका किती फायदा होणार?

दोन्ही देशांमधील या व्यापारी सहमतीचे आयुष्य हे वैयक्तिक संबंधांपेक्षा, सामरिक संबंधांना ती 'आर्थिक राष्ट्रवादाशी' (Economic Nationalism) किती प्रमाणात जोडू शकते, यावर अधिक अवलंबून अस

अरावली पर क्या है सरकारी नीति- जानें पूरा विवाद?
Dec 31, 2025

अरावली पर क्या है सरकारी नीति- जानें पूरा विवाद?

अरावली को केवल 100 मीटर ऊँचाई से परिभाषित करना उन छोटी पहाड़ियों को बाहर कर देता है जो जल, धूल और जलवायु संतुलन में सबसे अहम हैं. अगर संरक्षण ऊँचाई नहीं बल्कि पारिस्थितिक भूमि

अस्थिरतेच्या काळात भारत-ब्रिटन मैत्रीचा बळकट प्रवास
Oct 15, 2025

अस्थिरतेच्या काळात भारत-ब्रिटन मैत्रीचा बळकट प्रवास

भारत आणि ब्रिटन यांच्यातील द्विपक्षीय संबंध आता अधिक स्पष्टपणे आणि योजनाबद्धपणे विभागले जात आहेत, हे आशादायक आहे.