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Iran war's surprise victim: How Asia's chip industry is running out of naphtha
The global semiconductor economy has been built on the assumption that petrochemical supply chains would simply function as background infrastructure. The Hormuz closure has exposed that complacency.
Balen Shah’s rise is a setback for old-guard politics, but can rebellion actually govern Nepal?
Balen Shah’s ascent also marks a strategic inflection point in Nepal-India relations and broader South Asian geopolitics
India’s rare earth deals with Canada and Brazil: Reducing China dependence, boosting strategic autonomy
India’s rare earth deals with Canada and Brazil aim to reduce dependence on China and build strategic autonomy in critical minerals essential for clean energy, defence, and high-tech industries
How Iran war exposes the Shia-Sunni divide and the wider civilisational clash in West Asia
The ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran is part of a broader, long-running civilisational conflict rooted in history, religion, and geopolitics
How Prahaar doctrine reflects India’s evolving security paradigm
By establishing a framework of zero tolerance, India has now officially prioritised the complete dismantling of extremist networks before they can execute their designs
How the Iran war is a losing game for America — and for all
Even as Washington may call and claim victory, notional or real, the global pain of the brash and so-called bold and illegal strikes will be real for years to come, nor will it benefit any party in the long term, not even Israel
When gas becomes a battlefield: Qatar’s LNG disruption marks a new era of energy warfare
QatarEnergy’s force majeure declaration crystallises a broader shift in global energy markets toward fragmentation and securitisation. The disruption has intensified market tightness, driven price volatility, and exposed the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to geopolitical conflict
When AI goes to war: The dangerous precedent of autonomous weapon systems
The realistic fear is incremental normalisation of the use of artificial intelligence in warfare: as lethal discretion shifts from human judgement to autonomous systems, safeguards erode quietly, not through dramatic crises
How Iran is becoming America’s next ‘forever war’
The rapid, decisive victory initially envisioned by US-Israeli planners has not materialised, leading to a 'strategic quagmire' where military superiority has not yet translated into lasting political outcomes
Balen’s bold start: Oli’s arrest signals accountability, but Nepal’s real test starts now
Nepal’s new Prime Minister, Balen Shah, has made a decisive start by ordering the arrest of former PM KP Sharma Oli, signalling a strong push for accountability, but the real test for his government will be translating the people’s aspirations into lasting change
Bundi: Rajasthan’s timeless blueprint for water conservation
Bundi’s stepwells, kunds, and lakes are not mere water bodies; they are symbols of a harmonious way of living with water, blending utility, devotion, and artistry
How ‘I, Me, Myself’ dictates Trump’s Iran adventure
Donald Trump seems focused on advancing his personal priorities during his final term
How China’s anxiety over US-Japan ties deepens ahead of Trump’s Beijing visit
For Beijing, the success of Trump's upcoming visit will depend on whether Xi can convince the US president that a partnership with China offers more 'winning' than a containment strategy led by a resurgent Japan
How India faces a strategic squeeze amid Trumpian disruption and China’s silent advance
Xi Jinping may juxtapose his professionalism with Donald Trump’s antics to position himself as a trustworthy statesman, but India should have no illusions
How India and Europe enter a new era of deals, diplomacy and convergence
India-EU relations have come a long way since June 2022, with a clear recognition that mutual interests are best served by prioritising areas of convergence
How AI can help South Asian nations manage global energy shocks
The integration of artificial intelligence into national crisis management systems is now a strategic imperative, transforming fuel crisis management from a localised operational response into a globally aware, proactive security strategy
Denmark elections: Moderates emerge as kingmaker in historically fragmented mandate
With neither the centre-left red bloc nor the centre-right blue bloc able to govern alone, the Moderates’ 14 seats make them the decisive kingmaker in coalition talks
US Sutra | Trump’s two-and-a-half front war: Strike Iran, silence critics, signal China
Whatever happens on the two obvious fronts, China’s discomfiture on the half-hidden third front is almost a foregone conclusion
Moltbook wasn’t the story — human interpretation was
The danger is not that machines are becoming human. The danger is that human judgement remains far too ready to confuse mimicry with meaning
Iran may turn Hormuz into a toll route, but it violates international law
The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital global lifeline, and no country can legally turn it into a toll route under international law
How Iran’s attacks on Gulf states have forged a new alliance in West Asia
The regime that once posed as a defender of Muslim causes was revealed as a reckless aggressor, endangering its neighbours—unifying Sunni Arab capitals against Tehran in a way diplomacy could not
From Landau to Colby: America’s careful calculus on India’s rise
Recent comments by two senior US officials reveal how the India-US relationship continues to oscillate between attempts to contain India and balancing Chinese assertiveness
US-Israel-Iran war: Pakistan is trying to avoid existential crisis in playing ‘peacemaker’; to call it ‘winning’ is darkly funny
What serves India’s national interest? To shuffle letters between two mutually hostile principals and end up being a pawn in a larger game
How China’s structural flaws make it more aggressive on borders
With its over-ambitious plans and despite inherent flaws, China is bound to become more aggressive on the borders; Delhi should take note of these developments
How Pakistan’s credibility crisis in West Asia could inflame tensions in South Asia
Pakistan’s reticence and opportunism have completely exposed it as an unreliable partner in West Asia; meanwhile, it can increase tensions in South Asia to divert public opinion and present an excuse
How US-UK-Pakistan nexus continues to target India
US President Donald Trump makes no secret of his admiration for Pakistan’s jihadist terror-sponsoring army chief Asim Munir
Drones, denial, and the Northeast: Matthew VanDyke and India’s emerging security blind spot
The recent NIA arrests point to a deeper shift: drone warfare edging closer to India’s Northeast
From South Pars to Hormuz: India’s energy strategy faces its biggest test yet
Looking ahead, India’s energy security strategy will need to adapt to a more volatile environment
How China’s ‘Two Sessions’ signal Beijing gearing up for a superpower tussle
China is preparing for prolonged strategic competition with the US, with technological self-reliance, military modernisation and supply chain resilience being central to its strategy
How America’s ‘military superiority’ met a sobering reality check in the Iran war
Trump’s Iran misadventure lays bare a hard truth: technological dominance and operational skill cannot take the place of well-defined political objectives