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The Russia–Ukraine border crisis: Europe’s moment of reckoning
Dec 18, 2021

The Russia–Ukraine border crisis: Europe’s moment of reckoning

Much to the chagrin of the West, Russia continues to display aggression on the Ukraine front. Does this represent an opportunity for closer EU-Ukraine

The Russia–Ukraine War: Ukraine’s resistance in the face of hybrid warfare
Jun 06, 2022

The Russia–Ukraine War: Ukraine’s resistance in the face of hybrid warfare

Both the Ukrainian and Russian control and command systems are under heavy cyberattacks as an intense digital war ensues within the folds of the Ukrai

The Russo–Ukraine War: The African States’ response to Russian imperialism
Apr 08, 2022

The Russo–Ukraine War: The African States’ response to Russian imperialism

A mixed-bag response of the African nations to the Russia-Ukraine war emanates from their dependence on both Russia and the West.

The situation in Ukraine: a view from Moscow
Mar 02, 2022

The situation in Ukraine: a view from Moscow

From Kremlin’s perspective, as Europe is getting increasingly militarised, keeping Ukraine “neutral” is of strategic importance.

The UK Shifts to the Indo-Pacific: An Opportunity for India-UK Ties
Feb 15, 2021

The UK Shifts to the Indo-Pacific: An Opportunity for India-UK Ties

When the United Kingdom (UK) releases the highly anticipated integrated review of its foreign, defence, security and development policy in March, it will mark the first formal iteration of the UK’s Indo-Pacific strategy. This brief explores the dynamics that are driving the UK’s tilt to the Indo-Pacific. It identifies three key drivers that are prompting the shift: a reappraisal of China, the economic fallout of Brexit, and the UK’s close t

The Ukraine conundrum
Feb 10, 2022

The Ukraine conundrum

The ongoing tussle is germane to the geopolitical mapping of future Europe

The Ukraine crisis and India: Balancing triumph and tribulation
Feb 10, 2022

The Ukraine crisis and India: Balancing triumph and tribulation

Would India be able to keep up its balancing act between the great powers as tensions soar high on the Ukraine front?

The Ukraine Crisis and Latin America’s response
Mar 10, 2022

The Ukraine Crisis and Latin America’s response

Latin American countries remain divided over their stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine as Russia finds consonance with leaders of Cuba, Nicaragua,

The Ukraine crisis: Assessing the impact on Biden’s domestic politics
Mar 03, 2022

The Ukraine crisis: Assessing the impact on Biden’s domestic politics

The Ukraine crisis coupled with US’ domestic challenges is weighing down on the Biden administration

The Ukraine crisis: Exposing the hollow promises
Mar 02, 2022

The Ukraine crisis: Exposing the hollow promises

The Ukraine crisis effectively exposes the absence of a strong pushback against revisionist states by the international community

The Ukraine crisis: How it ends matters
Jun 27, 2023

The Ukraine crisis: How it ends matters

Ukraine and Russia have entered the defining stage of military confrontation, which should become decisive for the further proceeding of the war.

The Ukraine Crisis: Impact on Indian defence policy
Mar 11, 2023

The Ukraine Crisis: Impact on Indian defence policy

The Ukrainian conflict has compelled India to wean itself off Russian military capabilities

The Ukraine crisis: Its impact on India
Feb 22, 2022

The Ukraine crisis: Its impact on India

India has to tread a fine line in this imbroglio: Taking care of the welfare and evacuation of Indian students and the possibility of oil price hike

The Ukraine crisis: Sovereignty and international law
Feb 18, 2022

The Ukraine crisis: Sovereignty and international law

The Ukraine crisis is raising a few integral questions around our understanding of state sovereignty and the rising “spheres of influence”.

The Ukraine crisis: Women are fighting a different kind of war
Apr 22, 2022

The Ukraine crisis: Women are fighting a different kind of war

Increasing reports of sexual and physical violence against women are surfacing in the wake of the Ukrainian crisis.

The Ukraine war and its bearing on China
Apr 16, 2022

The Ukraine war and its bearing on China

In the wake of the Ukrainian war, Europe is trying to end its dependency on both Russia and China

The Ukraine War and the Paradox of Central and Eastern European Security
Apr 13, 2022

The Ukraine War and the Paradox of Central and Eastern European Security

The ongoing Ukraine war will deteriorate CEE’s security environment but at the same time, strengthen its security architecture

The Ukraine war has shaken up a delicate post-Cold War order
Feb 24, 2023

The Ukraine war has shaken up a delicate post-Cold War order

Sharpened global polarization has made it harder for India to pursue multi-alignment effectively

The Ukraine war weighs down on the Central Asian Republics
May 13, 2022

The Ukraine war weighs down on the Central Asian Republics

This crisis provides an opportunity for India to increase its engagement with a weakened central Asia

The Ukraine war, sanctions, and the resilient Russian economy
Feb 26, 2023

The Ukraine war, sanctions, and the resilient Russian economy

The Russian economy has shown resilience in the face of being the most sanctioned country in the world

The Ukraine war: A longer dystopian future looms large
Jul 11, 2022

The Ukraine war: A longer dystopian future looms large

The world is in dire straits as it is not equipped to handle the mounting global challenges one after the other.

The Ukraine War: Recent Russian airstrikes and NATO’s response
Nov 29, 2022

The Ukraine War: Recent Russian airstrikes and NATO’s response

With Ukraine’s power grid facing devastating attacks from Russia, NATO will need to ramp up assistance and follow through on its commitments

The Ukraine War: Shaping The Information Battlespace
May 10, 2023

The Ukraine War: Shaping The Information Battlespace

The claims and counterclaims are less about the two protagonists in this war than it is about moulding the world’s opinion.

The Ukraine war’s impact on Western arms production
Dec 27, 2022

The Ukraine war’s impact on Western arms production

With the NATO facing shortages in weapons and rapidly declining stockpiles, the protracted conflict has exposed the limits to the West’s arms produc

The Ukraine-Russia conflict has reached a stalemate
Aug 25, 2023

The Ukraine-Russia conflict has reached a stalemate

The limited application of means by both Russia and Ukraine has resulted in a protracted war that is fast moving towards a stalemate

The Ukrainian crisis: How real is the Russian threat?
Feb 09, 2022

The Ukrainian crisis: How real is the Russian threat?

Russia, in its quest to expand its sphere of influence, will continue to put the West and Ukraine to the test

The Ukrainian “Peace Formula” seeks India's support
Feb 13, 2023

The Ukrainian “Peace Formula” seeks India's support

India has the opportunity to play an important mediating role in the Ukrainian crisis and bring the parties closer to peace

The UNGA’s vote on Russian aggression against Ukraine
Mar 07, 2022

The UNGA’s vote on Russian aggression against Ukraine

The inability of the UNSC to take concrete measures against Russia raises questions on the relevance of the United Nations

The United Arab Emirates’ dilemma in the Ukraine war: To vote or not to vote
Mar 08, 2022

The United Arab Emirates’ dilemma in the Ukraine war: To vote or not to vote

How have multiple domestic and foreign policy factors influenced the United Arab Emirates’ recent stance against Russia in the UNGA meeting?

The war in Ukraine and its economic fallout
Mar 24, 2022

The war in Ukraine and its economic fallout

New Delhi’s decision to import oil from Moscow has disappointed the US and UK, but urging us not to do so as that would help the Russian economy is blatant hypocrisy.

Two perspectives: The Canadian and Mexican response to the Ukrainian Crisis.
Apr 04, 2022

Two perspectives: The Canadian and Mexican response to the Ukrainian Crisis.

Whilst Canada has adopted a similar stance to that of the US on Russia's aggression against Ukraine, Mexico's neutral stance on it points to the coun

Understanding ASEAN’s Non-Linear Approach to the Russia-Ukraine War
Aug 17, 2023

Understanding ASEAN’s Non-Linear Approach to the Russia-Ukraine War

This brief examines the response of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) to the prolonged Ukraine war. ASEAN’s approach is viewed from two perspectives: how individual member states have responded, and the stance that the grouping itself has taken. In the immediate aftermath of the Russian invasion in February this year, the ASEAN statement was insipid; it underlined the importance of the principles of ‘mutual respect fo

Understanding India, UK perspectives on Afghanistan
Mar 21, 2013

Understanding India, UK perspectives on Afghanistan

To understand the different perspectives of the UK and India on the evolving situation in Afghanistan and the implications of the Arab Spring, Observer Research Foundation organised an interaction with experts from the Foreign Commonwealth Office on March 21, 2013.

Understanding the South Asian fighters phenomenon in the Russia-Ukraine war
Apr 17, 2024

Understanding the South Asian fighters phenomenon in the Russia-Ukraine war

The shortage of manpower in Russia, along with the allure of higher wages and citizenship, continue to serve as pull factors for migrants from South A

Unlocking a new era: India–UK Early Harvest Trade Deal
Sep 22, 2021

Unlocking a new era: India–UK Early Harvest Trade Deal

The Early Harvest Trade Deal signals a change in India’s reluctance to pursue FTAs

US mistakes: Will Ukraine be the next?
Mar 20, 2014

US mistakes: Will Ukraine be the next?

It is said of the US that it comes to the right course of action after making all the mistakes. Unfortunately, it is others who end up paying the real price. And that includes Pakistan too. Ukraine looks to be the next candidate.

US-UK actions on China and the skewed ‘special relationship’
Aug 06, 2020

US-UK actions on China and the skewed ‘special relationship’

Although London’s actions on Hong Kong and Huawei suggest a renewed US-UK alignment against China, it also exacerbates Washington’s asymmetric pul

Vladimir Putin visits Central Asia amid Russia–Ukraine War
Jul 13, 2022

Vladimir Putin visits Central Asia amid Russia–Ukraine War

Amidst the shifting geopolitical and geostrategic landscape, Russia renews its efforts to exert its influence over the Central Asian Region.

War in Ukraine: The Indian Army’s silence on tanks
Dec 21, 2022

War in Ukraine: The Indian Army’s silence on tanks

IA needs to weigh on the extant debate on armour in the wake of the RA’s battlefield performance in Ukraine

War’s Gendered Costs: The Story of Ukraine’s Women
Nov 02, 2022

War’s Gendered Costs: The Story of Ukraine’s Women

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entered its eighth month in late October and shows no sign of abatement. The war has had massive consequences on Ukraine, and women and girls are bearing the disproportionate burden. The conflict has further exacerbated gender inequities that were already compounded by eight years of armed conflict in eastern Ukraine and, beginning in early 2020, by the COVID-19 pandemic. This report seeks to fill the gaps in litera

What China may have learnt and unlearnt from the Ukraine crisis
Mar 16, 2022

What China may have learnt and unlearnt from the Ukraine crisis

Backing Moscow beyond a point is likely to hurt Beijing’s economic plans and long-term interests