Beyond BRICS and the Quad: Forget the grand Design, focus on the mundane
PM’s five-nation tour is an opportunity beyond BRICS, Quad. At a turbulent time, Delhi must focus on securing its interests — not an expansive ideological vision
The new battle challenge of China-Pakistan collusion
The new ‘one-front reinforced’ challenge is no longer a theoretical concern; India needs to rethink its defence posture, force modernisation and strategic signalling
Trump 2.0 is upending US ties. De-coupling may be hard – de-risking is necessary
In Asia, the challenge is harder. Unlike Europe, regional institutions remain underdeveloped, and the gap between Chinese power and its neighbours is vast
Remaking the nuclear order in West Asia
While both the U.S. and Israel agree that Iran cannot be allowed to have a bomb, Mr. Netanyahu goes one step forward to deny Iran any nuclear capabilities. However, for […]
Why is South Asia strategic studies declining in US? All alignment, no depth
Dialogue between American India watchers and Indian strategic community is broken. It is marked by ‘hot takes’ rather than a sustained conversation that bridges understanding gaps.
Eurasian powers must find political answers to security problems
As Trump questions NATO’s relevance and pushes for disengagement, the Indo-Pacific will have to weigh in on new partnerships and independent security strategies.