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Khamenei gone, now comes the dangerous part: Why Trump must resist regime change trap in Iran
A more rational strategy for the US would be to keep its intervention limited to neutralising Iran’s nuclear capabilities, re-establishing deterrence and reopening diplomatic channels with those in authority in Tehran post-Khamenei’s death
How PM Modi’s Israel visit aligns with both India’s interests and ideals
In an era of unreliable allies, shifting power architectures, and an increasingly fragmented global order, India is forging relationships that serve its interests and its ideals. This isn't a contradiction; it's diplomatic sophistication
How Carney’s visit has revived strategic convergence in Indo-Canadian ties
As both India and Canada share numerous commonalities and convergences on global, regional and bilateral issues of concern, there is significant scope for consolidation and enhanced synergy in their ties beyond occasional strains
This Holi, skip the rush: Explore the hidden Mewar around Udaipur
When Udaipur feels overrun, the real magic of Mewar begins just beyond its city limits
Israeli strikes on Iran show it was never only about Tehran going nuclear
Israel’s pre-emptive strikes have once again derailed a near-final nuclear deal, revealing that the conflict with Iran was never solely about its nuclear programme but equally about its missile capability and regional power projection
Paranoid Trump is trying to constrict India’s policy autonomy, but we are the new indispensable power
The world, especially the middle powers and the Global South, want India to be successful and are vesting in its success
How Modi and Xi present contrasting models of parliamentary outreach and global influence
PM Modi’s 19 parliamentary speeches, compared to Xi’s few, show that soft power thrives on authenticity, inclusion, and respect for institutions. They challenge China’s dominance narrative and demonstrate that emerging powers can build influence through democratic dialogue, not just summits and boardrooms
India in the energy great game: Safeguarding strategic autonomy and leading the Global South
Energy security remains the foundational driver of global geopolitics, and India’s strategic autonomy in the emerging energy great game will determine its role as both a major power and a champion of the Global South
How PM Modi’s Israel visit has created a rare opportunity to turn vision into reality
Israel must seize this moment to build a genuinely strategic partnership with the world's fastest-rising power
How Canadian PM Carney’s India visit marks a quiet but pivotal reset
Mark Carney’s vision centres on 'variable geometry' alliances, recognising India as a rising global power that Canada must engage across trade, technology and defence
When PM Modi said ‘Am Yisrael Chai’: A civilisational moment in India-Israel ties
India and Israel find themselves in a geopolitical state where each could immensely benefit the other. But the relationship is becoming more than merely about geopolitics
Why the AI Impact Summit matters geopolitically
The Delhi summit underscored the growing linkage between AI governance, strategic rivalry and Global South aspirations
Why El Mencho’s death won't end Mexico’s cartel crisis
Removing one or two kingpins does little to dismantle the structural embedding of organised crime in Mexico. The cartels are woven into local governance, significant portions of the legal economy and the social fabric in many regions
All is not well with CPEC: China’s security demands are shrinking Pakistan’s strategic space
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was initially marketed as an expansive and open-ended partnership. It now appears to be transitioning into a more risk-managed and disciplined phase
Dealing with China: How India is developing deterrence infrastructure in Northeast
Rapid mobilisation, air power superiority, and uninterrupted logistics convert the eastern theatre from a vulnerability into a zone of credible deterrence
How the end of panda diplomacy signals the deepening rift in China-Japan ties
The departure of Japan’s last giant pandas marks more than the end of a diplomatic tradition; it reflects the deepening chill in China-Japan relations
Tariffs, turmoil and the midterms: Beginning of the end of the Trump era
From tariff turmoil to electoral uncertainty, US President Donald Trump confronts the gravest test of his second term.
Calibrated engagement: PM Modi’s Israel visit signals India’s nuanced West Asia doctrine in motion
West Asia will remain complex. But complexity, handled with patience and prudence, can be an opportunity rather than a liability.
PM Modi in Jerusalem: How aerospace, AI and Iron Dome are the next chapter in India-Israel ties
Future India-Israel defence cooperation will focus heavily on joint development, co-production and technology transfer in cutting-edge areas such as AI, cyber and drones
Why Hormuz, not Fordow, is the real centre of gravity in the Iran crisis
The central policy variable in the confrontation is not the technical status of Iran’s nuclear programme but the stability of a critical global chokepoint
A new regional flashpoint: How Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions threaten South Asian stability
New Delhi must balance its desire to maintain stability in Kabul with its scepticism of the Taliban regime, while avoiding direct entanglement in the worsening Pakistan-Afghanistan rift
Waiting for the hammer: Iran’s regime on the brink as Trump holds the final nail
History shows us that all brutal regimes have expiry dates. The mullahs' is here
How access to critical minerals will determine the new world order
In the era of backward integration with natural resources, the focus has shifted to securing supplies of critical minerals and rare earth elements, as they are key ingredients for modern technology, the global energy transition, national defence, and taking the lead in the space era
How PM Modi’s Israel visit is crucial amid escalating West Asian tensions
PM Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Israel is strategically significant, as it comes at a time of heightened volatility in West Asia, with the serious threat of a US/Israel conflict with Iran looming. India’s longstanding ties with Israel and other regional powers could play a crucial role in reducing tensions
Phantom turns 90: A masked hero’s Indian odyssey haunted by colonial baggage
The stories of Phantom project India as a colourful, exotic puzzle that forms the backdrop for a Western crime-fighter’s daredevilry
Trump’s Iran calculus: Is regime change the endgame?
The fact that the US is moving massive military forces and has not pulled back suggests a readiness for action rather than mere deterrence
Why supporting the Kurdish cause serves India’s interests
It is time for the world’s largest democracy to embrace and cultivate the world’s largest people without a nation
After the tariff rebuke: How India should recalibrate its US strategy
The constitutional rebuke in Washington has reshaped the bargaining environment. New Delhi would be prudent to adjust its negotiating architecture accordingly
Four years of Ukraine war: A fractured West and India’s strategic opening
As the war enters its fifth year, transatlantic divisions are sharpening and India’s strategic balancing is gaining renewed relevance
Khajuraho and beyond: Exploring Bundelkhand’s hidden heritage
This spring, go beyond Khajuraho’s famed temples to uncover the forts, shrines and forgotten legacies that quietly shape Bundelkhand’s enduring heritage