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Western narratives on energy security that tend to exaggerate threats to scare the rest of the world into action are mostly about their interests. The
The prosperity of the past seven decades has led the European continent adrift in the cold waters of strategic lethargy.
The final attempt to win the presidential elections by using a concoction of nationalism and religion helped Erdoğan snatch victory from Kemal Kiliç
नियामक संस्थाओं की हद से ज़्यादा पहुंच को नियामक सुधारों
Accompanying these country-level strategies is a range of defensive measures that the EU has put in place. These include two-way screenings of investments and anti-coercion mechanisms under the umbrella of its 'derisking' approach. At the same time, Europe is attempting to diversify its trade partners and supply chains in favour of more 'like-minded' nations in Asia, Latin America and elsewhere.
Has growing US-Europe ties after the Ukraine crisis impacted EU interests in China?
Europe has been overly dependent on Russia for its energy needs. The REPowerEU strategy is likely to change that.
Even if Donald Trump does not win the presidency, it is unlikely that enthusiasm for supporting Ukraine would be high in the US’s political ranks
Time and again, Europe has reiterated that it would support Ukraine for “as long as it takes”, but recent months have shown war fatigue amongst Uk
Is US using aid to avoid any direct participation in the military conflict while garnering popular support at home for backing Ukraine?
Azerbaijan has become an attractive investment destination, connecting Europe, Central Asia, Russia, and the Indian subcontinent via the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). Indeed, over the years, India has explored various options to enhance connectivity with Russia and Europe via Azerbaijan. This brief assesses how the Western Route of the INSTC and the TITR can improv
The BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have all declared their commitment to climate action and the implementation of the Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. This brief makes a case for BRICS, as a forum, to build a strategy for financing regenerative agriculture; key should be the creation of a joint fund. If implemented correctly, the brief argues, such a strategy of giving back to the land, instead of merel
The EU and its officials should not alienate the world at a time when it is in need of partners in the midst of the Ukraine crisis
The resurgence of God and Christian good in the Russia-Ukraine conflict narrative points to a deeper fissure than just ideology between the West and i
Across the SCO there is conflict at various levels that complicates India’s engagement, from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to simmering Sino-Indian tensions.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to a full-fledged international armed conflict, and the Ukrainian president has issued a call to people across the world to join the country’s battle through the International Legion of Territorial Defence (ILTD). At the time of writing, 500 Indians have submitted applications to join the ILTD, and one is already in the force. This brief contextualises the rise of Indians fighting ‘foreign’ war
This ideological confusion between violence and politics has become even more opaque with the growth of ideologically overlapping subcultures online.
The May 2007 summit at Turkmenbashi in Turkmenistan between Russia, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan has once again brought the Central Asian Republics (CARs), especially Turkmenistan, in the limelight of international energy politics.
It offers a notable contrast that India’s ties with Russia haven’t taken off despite New Delhi’s keenness while its relationship with the US has expanded notwithstanding hesitations.
जर्मनी (Germany) एक लंबे अर्से से चीन को “एक साथी, एक प्रतिस्पर्
While Germany’s National Security Strategy is a welcome step, it remains ambiguous on a few crucial fronts
Those who want us to join the Western bandwagon and condemn Russia seem oblivious to their own stand when it comes to supporting India against China and Pakistan.
While international law may lack enforceability in a traditional sense and exhibit flaws and frustrations, its influence remains significant in shapin
The major focus of the NATO Summit 2022 was on diversifying and solidifying relationships beyond NATO along with reducing the US dependency
Did Russia's quick response of offering the new Greek prime minister with financial aid to sail through the financial crisis help him bargain the new time line for debt rescheduling? Yes or not, the victory of the 'Left' PM in the Greek general elections has given a geo-political twist to Eurozone's troubles.
To end the intergenerational cycle of poverty and eradicate all types of malnutrition, policymakers must intensify their efforts
Even if there’s a ground invasion by Israel into Gaza and an extended conflict, the impact on energy prices and the resultant OPEC response would depend on the scale and reach that the conflict takes. If it remains localised without affecting major oil producers or transit routes, prices may see limited immediate change, prompting OPEC to maintain current production levels
Not only are the important regional players getting into a huddle to discuss the implications of President Trump’s actions, but are also re-calibrat
The future of the Wagner Group, a private mercenary conglomerate linked to Russian foreign policy, is uncertain, raising questions about its global footprint.
Ten years later, it is clear that the Syrian people on all sides lost the war — but Russia won on all fronts.
What are the consequences of India's “balancing act” on the Russia-Ukraine war and its impact on India's security and geopolitical interests wit
The $375 million BrahMos deal will have an impact on the India-China, India-ASEAN as well as the Philippines-China relations
Will the recent tax changes alleviate the ongoing economic crisis?
The conflict in Europe helped the Taliban in cementing itself more firmly as a legitimate political entity
It’s a fact that countries of the Global South, while not supportive of Russia’s war against Ukraine, also blame NATO and the West for its global impact. Europe needs to change its approach.
How have the pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and Sri Lanka's current political turmoil hurt the country’s tourism sector?
New Delhi’s expected involvement amid recent tensions with some other participants will make for interesting dynamics.
China, Russia and the United States are all pursuing hypersonic weapons technologies, setting the stage for an arms race.
Although the INF treaty may seem outdated in essence, it was crucial in making the two powers — the US and Russia — accountable. The demise of the
While many of the recent developments have been due to Russia’s apparent violation of its commitments, at least as the US maintains, the real reason is more likely the intensifying Sino-US competition and Washington’s determination not to tie its own hands.
Syria and Iraq are no longer just a do-and-kill struggle being enacted by extreme radical Islamists in their brutal search for a Caliphate. The Big Boys - US and Russia -- are now out in the open, the gloves are off and mind games are now being played.
Is the United States in the process of creating a brand new Muslim bloc? If that be the case, it would know that the execution of the plan necessarily involves the cessation of Kosovo from Serbia in the name of "Self-Determination". This, Russia will not allow at any cost. Belgrade is Moscow's Slav ally. And, in a complex way, the Albanian-Serb and the Washington-Moscow stand-off links up with the global scramble for energy source
