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Why the S-400 deal is not the only testament to stable Indo-Russian relations
Dec 04, 2021

Why the S-400 deal is not the only testament to stable Indo-Russian relations

Like all bilateral relationships, India and Russia have had hiccups but the longevity of the ties need not be determined by them

Why the Saudi Crown Prince’s visit to India is a diplomatic success
Feb 25, 2019

Why the Saudi Crown Prince’s visit to India is a diplomatic success

Narendra Modi’s West Asia policy remains the one area of achievement in an otherwise indifferent record of foreign policy.

Why the trading system needs even more multilateralism today
May 17, 2021

Why the trading system needs even more multilateralism today

Pandemic-induced economic challenges and trade uncertainties are not a threat but an opportunity to ‘multilateralise’ new and deeper trade integra

Why the Tsushima Strait is vital for Northeast Asia’s geopolitics
Mar 23, 2023

Why the Tsushima Strait is vital for Northeast Asia’s geopolitics

The heightened geopolitical rivalry between US, China, and Russia has raised the strategic importance of the Strait as a vital maritime shipping route

Why the Ukraine crisis will not derail the Indian economy
Apr 30, 2022

Why the Ukraine crisis will not derail the Indian economy

Despite the prevailing environment of gloom and doom due to the Ukraine crisis, the Indian economy’s ability to resist imported inflation is greater

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

Why the uproar over centre's 'snooping order' is just laughable
Dec 24, 2018

Why the uproar over centre's 'snooping order' is just laughable

Unless you are a terrorist, you can rest assured that the agencies have no time or use for snooping into your computers or mobile phones.

Why the US needs a ‘Coast Guard’ in space
May 25, 2018

Why the US needs a ‘Coast Guard’ in space

The idea of a “Space Guard”, first conceived of by the US Air Force officer Cynthia A.S. McKinley and later expounded on by space journalist James

Why the US will stay on in Iraq
Oct 15, 2003

Why the US will stay on in Iraq

The United States presence in Iraq is going to continue in one way or another, with or without assistance from allies. The reason this assumption can be made forcefully is because of the arguments made before the war and the expectations that arose after victory was declared.

Why the US-Pak relationship is meant to break
May 01, 2018

Why the US-Pak relationship is meant to break

The United States, Pakistan, a faulty understanding and an era of mistrust.

Why the Vietnam President’s India visit matters for security ties
Mar 05, 2018

Why the Vietnam President’s India visit matters for security ties

Quang’s visit comes at a time when momentum for bilateral ties and India’s ties with Southeast Asia in general are at a high level.

Why the west fails to understand: The new nuclear age
Mar 28, 2019

Why the west fails to understand: The new nuclear age

The West’s failure to understand the New Nuclear Age is the real reason for today’s nuclear pessimism.

Why the Western Balkans matter to the European Union?
Oct 22, 2021

Why the Western Balkans matter to the European Union?

The accession talks between the EU and Western Balkans remain up in the air despite the recent summit. As the presence of foreign powers grow stronger

Why the world is starting to panic over climate
Jul 23, 2021

Why the world is starting to panic over climate

The world community cannot hope to get a grip on this situation without finding a way of putting a price on carbon.

Why there can be no India-Pakistan dialogue even after 2019 Lok Sabha polls
Oct 06, 2018

Why there can be no India-Pakistan dialogue even after 2019 Lok Sabha polls

Unless of course, those pining for talks with Pakistan believe that holding talks is an end in itself and not a means to an end.

Why there was no Northern Alliance 2.0 this time in Afghanistan
Aug 19, 2021

Why there was no Northern Alliance 2.0 this time in Afghanistan

The Alliance, a concoction of tribal leaders and warlords held out in the northern parts of Afghanistan against the Taliban more than 25 years ago. However, the rapid fall of the north brought to the front that many who had previously helped the Northern Alliance, and even the US-led forces later in 2001 to depose the Taliban, were now in cahoots with the same group.

Why this new year will tell us if it's time for a new world order
Jan 01, 2019

Why this new year will tell us if it's time for a new world order

2019 will be the year when social scientists from across the world will be able to test their hypotheses on predicting new world orders.

Why Turkey’s joining BRICS should be welcomed
Aug 13, 2018

Why Turkey’s joining BRICS should be welcomed

There are no rules of entry to the BRICS.

Why Uniform Civil Code is at a critical inflection point?
Jun 30, 2022

Why Uniform Civil Code is at a critical inflection point?

Would the establishment of the Uniform Civil Code under the current regime lead to cracks in secular India?

Why UN’s report and sanctions are unlikely to change Myanmar
Aug 29, 2018

Why UN’s report and sanctions are unlikely to change Myanmar

The UN report may not change India’s official position on Myanmar and New Delhi will continue its constructive engagement with the country

Why US needs a more measured approach to the nuclear question
Apr 08, 2013

Why US needs a more measured approach to the nuclear question

The deepening crisis in the Korean Peninsula and the stalled nuclear talks with Iran together are a powerful reminder to the US that its non-proliferation policies are not working in Asia. Both Bush's muscular approaches and Obama's coercive diplomacy have failed.

Why US needs India's Air Force
Nov 29, 2011

Why US needs India's Air Force

The Indian Air Force faces threats in its Northeastern sector similar to those facing the United States in the Western Pacific. So, it would benefit both to share data on a more regular basis and plan joint responses to any problems.

Why US-China trade war won’t work
Jul 16, 2018

Why US-China trade war won’t work

It is increasingly becoming clear that the battle is less about the trade deficit and more about America’s intention of preserving its global primacy.

Why US-North Korea deal is good news for India
Jun 15, 2018

Why US-North Korea deal is good news for India

With trade sanctions lifted, New Delhi can engage in substantive economic ties with Pyongyang.

Why Vietnam is at the centre of India’s policy to counter China
Aug 24, 2017

Why Vietnam is at the centre of India’s policy to counter China

Hanoi is gradually becoming the linchpin of India’s eastward move.

Why we need a new perspective on rivers
Jul 25, 2018

Why we need a new perspective on rivers

Rivers are the world’s most important ecosystems, not simply a source of water and energy

Why we need a new social contract for our cities
Sep 08, 2020

Why we need a new social contract for our cities

Many cities are suffering due to the weakness of their disaster management capacities and inadequacies of community engagement mechanisms.

Why we need a special law to curb mob lynching
Jul 31, 2018

Why we need a special law to curb mob lynching

The SC/ST Act of 1989 lists 22 offences relating to various patterns or behaviours inflicting criminal offences and breaking the self-respect and este

Why we need better leaders
Aug 16, 2017

Why we need better leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s priority should be to insulate police from political interference.

Why will geopolitical and geoeconomic forces shape India’s growth story?
Feb 24, 2023

Why will geopolitical and geoeconomic forces shape India’s growth story?

Though many perceived India’s withdrawal from RCEP as “protectionist” and “conservative”, it seems that India’s withdrawal from the negotiations was a wise move given the imperceptible and unestimated costs that arise on the domestic economic, geoeconomic and geopolitical fronts.

Why Women Face More Food Insecurity Than Men
May 09, 2022

Why Women Face More Food Insecurity Than Men

It is said that ‘Hunger has a woman’s face’ as in nearly two-thirds of all countries, women face more food insecurity than men

Why would Pakistan respond?
Sep 30, 2016

Why would Pakistan respond?

If Pakistan is willing to escalate and want to respond to the recent surgical strike, what are likely to be its options?

Why ‘final solution’ to Indo-Sri Lanka fishers issue requires greater commitment
Mar 13, 2024

Why ‘final solution’ to Indo-Sri Lanka fishers issue requires greater commitment

The solution will require great effort on both nations’ government and fisher communities

Why ‘One Nation, One Poll’ needs greater consensus
Jun 27, 2019

Why ‘One Nation, One Poll’ needs greater consensus

The Modi government appears determined to get the ball rolling on the controversial idea.

Why’s US silent on Pak turmoil?
Jun 23, 2023

Why’s US silent on Pak turmoil?

India must ascertain if the US has a plan for Pak, and what it is

WikiLeaks exposes divergence in US-Pakistan relations
Dec 17, 2010

WikiLeaks exposes divergence in US-Pakistan relations

Even as newspapers with access to the WikiLeaks exposes have come out with installments of diplomatic cable communication on US's relations with Pakistan, an impression is gaining ground that Washington was indeed struggling to get Islamabad to work to secure American interests in the region.

Will  BJP draw correct lessons from the electoral setbacks?
Sep 20, 2014

Will BJP draw correct lessons from the electoral setbacks?

Commentators across the country have put their fingers on the issue on which the BJP erred, which resulted in such a setback in the byelections. The people of the country look up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a harbinger of peace, progress and development.

Will  Somalia's nightmare end soon?
Nov 17, 2011

Will Somalia's nightmare end soon?

Al-Shabaab's decision to pull out of the capital city of Mogadishu has been viewed widely as a positive development and brings hope to the people of Somalia. Kenya's war against the militant group has also been largely welcomed.

Will Aarogya Setu provide solution to India’s COVID-19 worries?
May 12, 2020

Will Aarogya Setu provide solution to India’s COVID-19 worries?

The success of the application is reliant on two factors — its own technical implementation, along with the uptake among the population at large.