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Nepal’s Political Reset and the Limits of Change in Nepal–China Ties
Apr 10, 2026

Nepal’s Political Reset and the Limits of Change in Nepal–China Ties

Nepal’s new government may recalibrate engagement with China, but structural constraints suggest cautious continuity rather than a fundamental shift

India and Canada Need a Practical CEPA, Not a Perfect One
Apr 09, 2026

India and Canada Need a Practical CEPA, Not a Perfect One

India and Canada need a practical CEPA: an agreement that prioritises timely progress over exhaustive completeness, sequencing ambition in a way that

The Geopolitical Implications of the Looming AI Bubble
Apr 09, 2026

The Geopolitical Implications of the Looming AI Bubble

Surging AI investment, fuelled by US–China rivalry and speculative capital, risks inflating a bubble whose rupture may reshape the global technologi

Census 2027: India’s Data Reset for a New Development Decade
Apr 08, 2026

Census 2027: India’s Data Reset for a New Development Decade

Census 2027 is not just a headcount; it is India’s decisive reset of development, governance, and political representation for the next decade

Hormuz Disruptions: A Stress Test of Thailand’s Energy Resilience
Apr 08, 2026

Hormuz Disruptions: A Stress Test of Thailand’s Energy Resilience

Thailand’s renewed political stability under Anutin coincides with Hormuz-driven energy disruptions, exposing import dependence and testing the bala

भारत vs चीन: लोकशाहीचा मार्ग की राज्यसत्तेचा वेग - कोण जिंकेल मध्यमवर्गाची शर्यत?
Apr 08, 2026

भारत vs चीन: लोकशाहीचा मार्ग की राज्यसत्तेचा वेग - कोण जिंकेल मध्यमवर्गाची शर्यत?

चीनच्या राज्य-नेतृत्वाखालील मॉडेलच्या तुलनेत, भारताची �

Nigeria–US Military Cooperation and the Challenge of Containing Sahel Instability
Apr 04, 2026

Nigeria–US Military Cooperation and the Challenge of Containing Sahel Instability

Deepening Nigeria–US military cooperation may strengthen counterterrorism capacity, but containing Sahel instability ultimately hinges on governance

पहले जैसा नहीं रहा हांगकांग- जानें क्यों?
Apr 02, 2026

पहले जैसा नहीं रहा हांगकांग- जानें क्यों?

पहले हांगकांग काफी हद तक खुद फैसले लेने वाला, खुला और अलग

The Compelling Case for the 4th India–Africa Forum Summit
Mar 31, 2026

The Compelling Case for the 4th India–Africa Forum Summit

Amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty, the 4th IAFS offers a timely opportunity to institutionalise strategic convergence and reinforce India-Africa

Beyond Party Lines: Why Bangladesh’s Russia Policy Will Stay the Course
Mar 26, 2026

Beyond Party Lines: Why Bangladesh’s Russia Policy Will Stay the Course

Political turnover in Bangladesh is unlikely to disrupt relations with Russia, as shared defence, energy, and economic interests continue to anchor th

Xi’s Purges Target China’s Rocket Force
Mar 25, 2026

Xi’s Purges Target China’s Rocket Force

Xi’s anti-corruption drive, particularly against the Rocket Force, is not merely a disciplinary campaign but a systemic action to reassert political

Northeast Connectivity: Exploring the Role of External Partners
Mar 23, 2026

Northeast Connectivity: Exploring the Role of External Partners

External partnerships can advance Northeast connectivity, but only under India-led frameworks that align interests, manage risks, and preserve strateg

भारत–ईयू डील: अब मंजूरी की घड़ी, क्या हैं चुनौतियां?
Mar 18, 2026

भारत–ईयू डील: अब मंजूरी की घड़ी, क्या हैं चुनौतियां?

भारत–ईयू एफटीए पर सहमति हो चुकी है, अब मंजूरी की प्रक्रि�

The India-EU FTA: From Political Agreement to Ratification and Coming into Force
Mar 13, 2026

The India-EU FTA: From Political Agreement to Ratification and Coming into Force

The India–EU FTA is expected to enter into force by 2027. While India has a straightforward approval process, the EU process will take almost a year

The Bell Tolls for Nepal’s Old Order: Making Sense of the RSP’s Victory
Mar 10, 2026

The Bell Tolls for Nepal’s Old Order: Making Sense of the RSP’s Victory

The RSP’s landslide victory reflects public exhaustion with entrenched political elites and opens a decisive yet uncertain chapter in Nepal’s demo

The Gulf’s Drive for Omniconnectivity in a Fractured Middle East
Mar 05, 2026

The Gulf’s Drive for Omniconnectivity in a Fractured Middle East

As much of the Middle East remains fractured, the Gulf is leveraging aviation, maritime power, infrastructure, and digital networks to transform conne

Corridors of Power: US–China Contest for Africa’s Minerals
Mar 04, 2026

Corridors of Power: US–China Contest for Africa’s Minerals

In Africa, the US and China vie for control over critical mineral supply chains, using infrastructure corridors to secure strategic economic and geopo

Nepal Elections 2026: Domestic Agendas and Foreign Policy Stakes
Mar 02, 2026

Nepal Elections 2026: Domestic Agendas and Foreign Policy Stakes

Driven by youth unrest and reform expectations, Nepal’s elections will determine not only the country’s domestic trajectory but also how it manage

Progress Without Power: Jamaat-e-Islami’s Paradox in Bangladesh
Mar 02, 2026

Progress Without Power: Jamaat-e-Islami’s Paradox in Bangladesh

Despite unprecedented electoral gains, Jamaat-e-Islami’s resurgence remains constrained by policy gaps, contested social positions, dynastic politic

चौथी अर्थव्यवस्था के बाद क्या: चीन मॉडल या मिडिल क्लास?
Feb 27, 2026

चौथी अर्थव्यवस्था के बाद क्या: चीन मॉडल या मिडिल क्लास?

भारत दुनिया की चौथी सबसे बड़ी अर्थव्यवस्था बन चुका है. ब�

The Political Economy Behind India’s Burgeoning Middle Class
Feb 25, 2026

The Political Economy Behind India’s Burgeoning Middle Class

In contrast to China’s state-led model, India’s democratic political economy charts a distinct path to middle-class expansion grounded in institut

दोन दशकांनंतर बांगलादेशात 'BNP'चा विजय: तारिक रहमान यांची खरी अग्निपरीक्षा!
Feb 21, 2026

दोन दशकांनंतर बांगलादेशात 'BNP'चा विजय: तारिक रहमान यांची खरी अग्निपरीक्षा!

दोन दशकांनंतर पुन्हा सत्तेत परतताना, बांग्लादेश नॅशनलि�

बांगलादेशात BNP चे पुनरागमन: भारतासाठी संधी की सुरक्षा आव्हान?
Feb 20, 2026

बांगलादेशात BNP चे पुनरागमन: भारतासाठी संधी की सुरक्षा आव्हान?

बांगलादेशातील नवीन नेतृत्व भारतासाठी स्थैर्याची एक 'सा�

BNP’s Return to Power: From Manifesto Promises to Political Reality
Feb 20, 2026

BNP’s Return to Power: From Manifesto Promises to Political Reality

Returning to power after two decades, the BNP has pledged democracy restoration, economic revival, foreign policy recalibration, and social harmony, b

India’s Cautious Optimism as Tarique Rahman Takes Charge
Feb 20, 2026

India’s Cautious Optimism as Tarique Rahman Takes Charge

New leadership in Bangladesh offers India cautious hope for stability, but trust will depend on security cooperation

Quest for Stability: Nepal Prepares for March Elections
Feb 17, 2026

Quest for Stability: Nepal Prepares for March Elections

Nepal’s upcoming elections will test whether the country’s political order can meaningfully respond to demands for generational change or retreat

Bangladesh Election: BNP Victory Paves Way for Reforms, Democratic Consolidation
Feb 13, 2026

Bangladesh Election: BNP Victory Paves Way for Reforms, Democratic Consolidation

The BNP’s win restores democratic competition, but with the Awami League excluded, Bangladesh’s democratic future depends on reforms, opposition e

थाईलैंड में सत्ता की वापसी: भारत के लिए क्या संकेत?
Feb 13, 2026

थाईलैंड में सत्ता की वापसी: भारत के लिए क्या संकेत?

दक्षिण-पूर्व एशिया की राजनीति में बड़ा बदलाव हुआ है. थाईल�

India AI Impact Summit 2026: From Artificial to Augmented Intelligence
Feb 11, 2026

India AI Impact Summit 2026: From Artificial to Augmented Intelligence

Amid apprehensions of an AI bubble, fueled by rampant geopolitical contestation, there is an urgent need to balance power-driven Big AI with purpose-d

Thailand’s Election Outcome: Stability at Home, a Predictable Partner for India
Feb 10, 2026

Thailand’s Election Outcome: Stability at Home, a Predictable Partner for India

Thailand’s snap election has consolidated political stability at home while offering India greater predictability in a key Act East partner

After 2030: Defending the Global Goals in an Age of Retreat
Feb 10, 2026

After 2030: Defending the Global Goals in an Age of Retreat

If the SDGs are to be replaced or reimagined after 2030, the most urgent task is to identify what must not be lost

A Case for Asia’s Own CERN: Harnessing Scientific Diplomacy
Feb 09, 2026

A Case for Asia’s Own CERN: Harnessing Scientific Diplomacy

With the proven effectiveness of CERN as a valuable tool for scientific diplomacy, the ensuing turbulent geopolitical climate presents an opportune mo

India-EU FTA: Are the High Expectations Justified?
Feb 07, 2026

India-EU FTA: Are the High Expectations Justified?

The EU–India FTA is a geopolitically driven boost to bilateral trade amid global turbulence, but its economic impact is overstated and constrained b

The Future of Arctic Security and Stability
Feb 06, 2026

The Future of Arctic Security and Stability

Once insulated from rivalry, the Arctic now faces mounting insecurity as geopolitics, climate risks, and new actors fracture regional governance

The Contest for Bangladesh: US–China Power Politics in the Bay of Bengal
Feb 03, 2026

The Contest for Bangladesh: US–China Power Politics in the Bay of Bengal

With elections approaching, Bangladesh finds itself at the centre of intensifying US-China competition in the Bay of Bengal, testing its ability to ba

Myanmar’s Managed Elections and Implications for India’s Strategic Calculus
Feb 02, 2026

Myanmar’s Managed Elections and Implications for India’s Strategic Calculus

Myanmar’s managed elections consolidate military rule, risk escalating armed resistance, and create complex strategic and diplomatic challenges for

COP30 and the Fragile Architecture of Global Climate Finance
Jan 29, 2026

COP30 and the Fragile Architecture of Global Climate Finance

At COP30, climate ambition collided with political reality—exposing fragile finance pledges, uneven commitments, and the limits of consensus-driven

চিন ও পাকিস্তানের বিরুদ্ধে বলপ্রয়োগ: একটি অভ্যন্তরীণ রাজনৈতিক ঐকমত্য গঠন
Jan 28, 2026

চিন ও পাকিস্তানের বিরুদ্ধে বলপ্রয়োগ: একটি অভ্যন্তরীণ রাজনৈতিক ঐকমত্য গঠন

অতীতের সরকারগুলির অভিজ্ঞতা এবং সাম্প্রতিক সামরিক পদক্ষ

Venezuela in Crisis: The Hidden Costs for China’s Oil Giants
Jan 28, 2026

Venezuela in Crisis: The Hidden Costs for China’s Oil Giants

Political upheaval in Venezuela is exposing China’s oil giants to rising geopolitical, financial, and operational risks

Global Protest Contagion and the Crisis of Inclusive Growth
Jan 27, 2026

Global Protest Contagion and the Crisis of Inclusive Growth

Across diverse political systems, youth-led protests have highlighted the inability of economic growth alone to translate into jobs, equity, and upwar

म्यांमार चुनाव: जब हार मुमकिन ही नहीं, तो मतदान क्यों?
Jan 19, 2026

म्यांमार चुनाव: जब हार मुमकिन ही नहीं, तो मतदान क्यों?

म्यांमार में सेना बंदूक से सत्ता हथियाने के बाद अब चुनाव�

From Coup to Ballot: The Limits of Electoral Legitimacy in Myanmar
Jan 16, 2026

From Coup to Ballot: The Limits of Electoral Legitimacy in Myanmar

Myanmar’s elections are not a pathway back to democracy but a carefully managed mechanism to formalise military rule while suppressing dissent and m

G20 in Flux: Changing Chairs, Shifting Priorities, and the Limits of Informality
Jan 13, 2026

G20 in Flux: Changing Chairs, Shifting Priorities, and the Limits of Informality

The transition from South Africa’s development-focused presidency to a narrower US agenda raises questions about how easily hard-won G20 initiatives

Capturing perspectives in Jaffna following Cyclone Ditwah
Jan 07, 2026

Capturing perspectives in Jaffna following Cyclone Ditwah

Cyclone Ditwah has tested the NPP’s crisis governance even as the party retains considerable support in Jaffna, despite stalled reconciliation and u

Pragmatic Continuity: Understanding India’s Engagement with Syria
Jan 06, 2026

Pragmatic Continuity: Understanding India’s Engagement with Syria

India’s engagement with Syria underscores a consistent, interest-driven approach shaped by regional stability, strategic continuity, and geopolitica

The Cyprus Presidency: Strengthening EU Strategic Autonomy
Jan 05, 2026

The Cyprus Presidency: Strengthening EU Strategic Autonomy

Cyprus’ 2026 EU Council Presidency aims to advance strategic autonomy by strengthening security, competitiveness, and global partnerships, while lev

एक अफ़्रीका- पहले बाज़ार या पहले राजनीति?
Jan 03, 2026

एक अफ़्रीका- पहले बाज़ार या पहले राजनीति?

भारतीय उच्च शिक्षा लंबे समय से नियमों और निरीक्षणों के ब�

Reimagining African Unity Through Economic Integration
Jan 02, 2026

Reimagining African Unity Through Economic Integration

While visions of a politically united Africa have repeatedly faltered, the AfCFTA offers a pragmatic pathway toward deeper continental integration thr