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The Middle East Muddle: Pakistan's Premature Vainglory
Apr 20, 2026

The Middle East Muddle: Pakistan's Premature Vainglory

Pakistan is celebrating its role in US-Iran talks as a major diplomatic breakthrough, but its internal fragility and overstretched security apparatus

Rahman in New Delhi: Cautious Engagement in India–Bangladesh Ties
Apr 17, 2026

Rahman in New Delhi: Cautious Engagement in India–Bangladesh Ties

Rahman’s New Delhi visit reflects cautious, issue-based engagement, with India and Bangladesh seeking to stabilise ties through incremental cooperat

इराण–सौदी संघर्षात पाकिस्तान अडचणीत: मैत्री की शेजारधर्म?
Apr 03, 2026

इराण–सौदी संघर्षात पाकिस्तान अडचणीत: मैत्री की शेजारधर्म?

वाढत्या संघर्षाच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर, पाकिस्तान एकीकडे सौ

Constraint, Not Collapse: Beijing’s View of US Indo-Pacific Strategy
Apr 03, 2026

Constraint, Not Collapse: Beijing’s View of US Indo-Pacific Strategy

Beijing interprets Washington’s Indo-Pacific recalibration as constraint-driven retrenchment rather than retreat, creating strategic space for expan

Pakistan’s Balancing Act in the US-Israel War on Iran
Mar 23, 2026

Pakistan’s Balancing Act in the US-Israel War on Iran

Amid escalating conflict, Pakistan is attempting to reconcile its security partnership with Saudi Arabia with the risks posed by confrontation with ne

Beyond the Gulf: China’s Strategic Calculus in the US–Israel Conflict with Iran
Mar 21, 2026

Beyond the Gulf: China’s Strategic Calculus in the US–Israel Conflict with Iran

The 2026 Iran war exposes China’s energy vulnerabilities but simultaneously creates strategic space for Beijing to expand diplomatic influence, reca

Russia’s Strategic Calculus After the Strikes on Iran
Mar 17, 2026

Russia’s Strategic Calculus After the Strikes on Iran

Russia backs Iran diplomatically after the strikes but avoids deeper involvement, constrained by the Ukraine war, ties with Israel, and broader strate

Seventy Years On: Philippines-Japan Security Ties in the Indo-Pacific
Feb 26, 2026

Seventy Years On: Philippines-Japan Security Ties in the Indo-Pacific

As Manila and Tokyo mark 70 years of diplomatic relations, their expanding defence partnership is emerging as a central pillar of Indo-Pacific stabili

Will for Peace 2026: A BRICS Rift or a Strategic Miscalculation by South Africa?
Feb 25, 2026

Will for Peace 2026: A BRICS Rift or a Strategic Miscalculation by South Africa?

At a time of acute diplomatic friction with Washington, “Will for Peace 2026” forces a reassessment of whether South Africa’s strategic signalli

Takaichi’s Victory: Japan Embraces Stability at Home, Proactiveness Abroad
Feb 09, 2026

Takaichi’s Victory: Japan Embraces Stability at Home, Proactiveness Abroad

Japan votes for stability at home while preparing for a more proactive diplomatic role in an uncertain strategic landscape

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

ट्रम्पचे आव्हान आणि भारताची साथ! 'ब्रिक्स'मध्ये दक्षिण आफ्रिकेसाठी नव्या संधी
Jan 31, 2026

ट्रम्पचे आव्हान आणि भारताची साथ! 'ब्रिक्स'मध्ये दक्षिण आफ्रिकेसाठी नव्या संधी

2026 मधील भारताचे ब्रिक्स (BRICS) अध्यक्षपद दक्षिण आफ्रिकेला आ�

भारत का ब्रिक्स नेतृत्व: अफ्रीका तैयार है?
Jan 16, 2026

भारत का ब्रिक्स नेतृत्व: अफ्रीका तैयार है?

2026 में भारत की ब्रिक्स अध्यक्षता दक्षिण अफ्रीका के लिए नि�

India’s BRICS Presidency: South Africa at a Diplomatic Crossroads
Jan 14, 2026

India’s BRICS Presidency: South Africa at a Diplomatic Crossroads

India’s leadership of BRICS in 2026 could allow South Africa to consolidate the gains of its G20 presidency while navigating the pressures of bloc e

चीनचे ‘टुरिझम वेपन’: जपानला दणका आणि नवी भू-राजकीय चाल!
Jan 13, 2026

चीनचे ‘टुरिझम वेपन’: जपानला दणका आणि नवी भू-राजकीय चाल!

पर्यटकांची हालचाल (Tourist mobility) ही चीनकडून संकेत देण्यासाठी, द�

Shifting China–EU Ties and Lessons for India
Dec 22, 2025

Shifting China–EU Ties and Lessons for India

Even as Europe courts Beijing diplomatically, trade frictions, regulatory backlash, and strategic distrust are reshaping China–EU ties—with lesson

Tourism as Leverage: China, Japan, and the Politics of Mobility
Dec 20, 2025

Tourism as Leverage: China, Japan, and the Politics of Mobility

Tourist mobility has become another tool through which China signals, disciplines, and exerts geopolitical influence

Russia-South Korea ties: Drifting, Holding, or Hardening?
Dec 18, 2025

Russia-South Korea ties: Drifting, Holding, or Hardening?

Alliance politics and great-power interests continue to shape Korea–Russia ties; however, both sides appear keen to break the ice and move toward po

The Economic and Diplomatic Costs of Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks
Dec 18, 2025

The Economic and Diplomatic Costs of Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks

A single remark on Taiwan has triggered a sharp China–Japan fallout, exposing how diplomatic missteps can rapidly spill into trade, tourism, and sup

Nepal's Gen Z Uprising: A New Test for India–China Dynamics
Dec 18, 2025

Nepal's Gen Z Uprising: A New Test for India–China Dynamics

Nepal’s youth-led anti-corruption uprising has not only upended domestic politics but also forced India and China to recalibrate their strategic, ec

चिप्सची तलवार: तैवानचा दक्षिण आफ्रिकेला इशारा
Dec 18, 2025

चिप्सची तलवार: तैवानचा दक्षिण आफ्रिकेला इशारा

ज्या काळात तंत्रज्ञान हे भूराजकीय शक्तीचे मोठे साधन बनत

Reopening Old Doors: North Korea’s Diplomatic Comeback
Nov 21, 2025

Reopening Old Doors: North Korea’s Diplomatic Comeback

A revitalised diplomatic agenda is enabling Pyongyang to expand its influence, test regional alignments, and position itself within an emerging multip

AFRICOM under the Trump Administration
Nov 14, 2025

AFRICOM under the Trump Administration

With the shift from aid to security, AFRICOM may deliver tactical wins but cannot fill the gap left by reduced civilian and diplomatic efforts

ইইউ-চিন কূটনৈতিক সম্পর্কের ৫০ বছর: উদ্‌যাপন নিয়ে বিতর্ক
Nov 10, 2025

ইইউ-চিন কূটনৈতিক সম্পর্কের ৫০ বছর: উদ্‌যাপন নিয়ে বিতর্ক

আনুষ্ঠানিক কূটনৈতিক সম্পর্কের পঞ্চাশ বছর পর ইইউ-চিন সম্�

Between Chips and China: South Africa’s Foreign Policy Tightrope
Oct 17, 2025

Between Chips and China: South Africa’s Foreign Policy Tightrope

As technology reshapes the contours of geopolitics, countries will increasingly need to balance ideological commitments with practical considerations

Indonesia’s Nickel Strategy: Downstreaming and Development
Oct 15, 2025

Indonesia’s Nickel Strategy: Downstreaming and Development

Indonesia’s nickel strategy demonstrates that downstreaming can be more than industrial policy—it can be a development and diplomatic tool, enabli

इज़राइल- क़तर संकट: इलाक़े के देशों की प्रतिक्रिया और बदलते समीकरण
Sep 20, 2025

इज़राइल- क़तर संकट: इलाक़े के देशों की प्रतिक्रिया और बदलते समीकरण

कत़र पर इज़राइल के हमले ने क्षेत्रीय संतुलन को हिला दिया �

Kachchatheevu Visit: Symbolism, Politics, and India–Sri Lanka Ties
Sep 16, 2025

Kachchatheevu Visit: Symbolism, Politics, and India–Sri Lanka Ties

Sri Lankan president’s visit to Kachchatheevu sparks diplomatic ripples—testing India-Sri Lanka ties amid heated Tamil Nadu demands for retrieval.

Alaska Summit: Trump’s Theatre, Putin’s Win
Sep 15, 2025

Alaska Summit: Trump’s Theatre, Putin’s Win

In Alaska, Trump staged a diplomatic spectacle for Putin—but with no allies or prep, the summit resulted in only punchy headlines, and no real progr

Why the Quad is Essential for Indo-Pacific Security
Sep 04, 2025

Why the Quad is Essential for Indo-Pacific Security

While recent tensions among the US and its Quad partners point to a nadir in diplomatic ties between the Quad countries, the group appears to be trans

Charting US Sanctions on Russia: Retrospect and Road Ahead
Aug 01, 2025

Charting US Sanctions on Russia: Retrospect and Road Ahead

Trump’s threat to slap secondary tariffs on Russian oil buyers—including India and China—signals a dramatic, high-stakes escalation in Washingto

यूरोपीय संघ-चीन राजनयिक रिश्तों के 50 वर्ष: उत्सव की जगह अविश्वास
Jul 28, 2025

यूरोपीय संघ-चीन राजनयिक रिश्तों के 50 वर्ष: उत्सव की जगह अविश्वास

यूरोपियन यूनियन और चीन के बीच औपचारिक राजनयिक संबंधों की

50 Years of EU-China Diplomatic Ties: Contention over Celebration
Jul 22, 2025

50 Years of EU-China Diplomatic Ties: Contention over Celebration

Fifty years into formal diplomatic ties, EU-China relations face renewed strain, as escalating trade disputes, deepening strategic mistrust, and geopo

माली का गहराता संकट: भारत के लिए कूटनीतिक चुनौती
Jul 21, 2025

माली का गहराता संकट: भारत के लिए कूटनीतिक चुनौती

माली में भारतीय नागरिकों के अपहरण से बढ़ते आतंकी ख़तरे क�

The Quad Connectivity: Navigating Challenges and Countering the BRI
Jul 17, 2025

The Quad Connectivity: Navigating Challenges and Countering the BRI

A high-quality, transparent infrastructure strategy will position the Quad as a credible Indo-Pacific development partner and a viable alternative to

A Diplomatic Test for India Amid Mali's Escalating Crisis
Jul 14, 2025

A Diplomatic Test for India Amid Mali's Escalating Crisis

The kidnapping of Indians in Mali signals rising terror threats and a moment of reckoning for India’s West Africa strategy and diplomatic posture.

Positioning India’s Interests in the Israel-US-Iran Conflict
Jun 26, 2025

Positioning India’s Interests in the Israel-US-Iran Conflict

As tensions flare in the Middle East, India must weigh its energy, security, and diplomatic stakes before the Israel/US–Iran conflict spirals into a

One Step Beyond Symbolism: An Assessment of Increasing Bhutan-Thailand Relations
Jun 26, 2025

One Step Beyond Symbolism: An Assessment of Increasing Bhutan-Thailand Relations

Geopolitical shifts and shared ambitions are transforming Bhutan–Thailand ties from symbolic to strategic, with trade and connectivity at the core.

Angola Eyes India in Countering China’s Influence
May 29, 2025

Angola Eyes India in Countering China’s Influence

Angola’s growing partnership with India reflects a deliberate shift away from China, highlighting a new era of balanced diplomacy, development coope

Assessing the Taliban’s Connectivity Agenda in Afghanistan
May 27, 2025

Assessing the Taliban’s Connectivity Agenda in Afghanistan

The Taliban’s infrastructure push aims to boost legitimacy, bypass Pakistan, and secure regional trade ties—despite financial, security, and diplo

India and Qatar at 50: A Strategic Partnership for a New Era
May 19, 2025

India and Qatar at 50: A Strategic Partnership for a New Era

From energy security to economic cooperation and people-to-people ties, India and Qatar are charting a deeper, future-facing partnership built on five

From the Brink: US Mediates India-Pakistan De-escalation
May 16, 2025

From the Brink: US Mediates India-Pakistan De-escalation

US mediation jolted India-Pakistan ceasefire into place—Trump and Rubio stepped in as nuclear fears mounted and diplomatic lines reignited

Iran and Saudi Arabia’s Dash to Delhi Amid Operation Sindoor
May 15, 2025

Iran and Saudi Arabia’s Dash to Delhi Amid Operation Sindoor

When war clouds loomed over South Asia, it was not Washington but Tehran and Riyadh that landed in Delhi with a quiet diplomatic bid.

2024 में भारत की उत्तर कोरिया में वापसी: शांत लेकिन रणनीतिक रूप से अहम कदम
May 06, 2025

2024 में भारत की उत्तर कोरिया में वापसी: शांत लेकिन रणनीतिक रूप से अहम कदम

प्योंगयांग में अपना दूतावास फिर से खोलकर भारत ने संवाद क�

সিরিয়া ও আফগানিস্তানে কূটনৈতিক পথ ভিন্ন হয়ে গিয়েছে
May 03, 2025

সিরিয়া ও আফগানিস্তানে কূটনৈতিক পথ ভিন্ন হয়ে গিয়েছে

বড় রাষ্ট্রগুলির নিয়ন্ত্রণ দখলকারী চরমপন্থী গোষ্ঠীগু�

Delisting the Taliban: What’s Driving Moscow’s New Afghanistan Policy?
Apr 28, 2025

Delisting the Taliban: What’s Driving Moscow’s New Afghanistan Policy?

By delisting the Taliban from its terrorist list, Russia signals a strategic and diplomatic pivot in Afghanistan—but is it a calculated move or a ri

भारत का बांग्लादेश पर बड़ा कूटनीतिक वार: ट्रांसशिपमेंट सुविधा की वापसी
Apr 24, 2025

भारत का बांग्लादेश पर बड़ा कूटनीतिक वार: ट्रांसशिपमेंट सुविधा की वापसी

भारत द्वारा बांग्लादेश को दी गई ट्रांसशिपमेंट सुविधा वा�

India Halts Bangladesh Transhipment: What it Means for Regional Trade and Security
Apr 19, 2025

India Halts Bangladesh Transhipment: What it Means for Regional Trade and Security

India’s termination of the transhipment deal with Bangladesh reflects deeper diplomatic tensions amid Dhaka’s pivot towards China and highlights g