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The Kautilyan Mandala and Armenia: India’s Strategic Imperative in the Caucasus
Sep 25, 2025

The Kautilyan Mandala and Armenia: India’s Strategic Imperative in the Caucasus

The terror attack in Pahalgam in April this year, followed by a military standoff with Pakistan, have highlighted a nascent anti-India nexus involving Islamabad, Ankara, and Baku. This emerging geopolitical alignment necessitates a re-evaluation of India's strategic imperatives through the lens of Kautilya's seminal work on statecraft, Arthashastra. This brief argues that India's commitment to security and prosperity (Yogakshema) demands recognis