How India needs to deal with the new Bangladesh: 5 challenges beyond 1971

Standing by friends in thick and thin is an important part of a major power’s credibility in the region and beyond. But no nation can tie its fortunes in another […]
Bangladesh and the ‘foreign hand’ bogey

Conspiracy theories blaming the CIA for Sheikh Hasina’s ouster overestimate its capacity, avoid bigger questions. What is needed is for Delhi to look ahead, deepen ties with the new regime […]
Rebels with drones: What the regime change in Syria could mean for counterterrorism

Affordable niche technology could tilt the balance in asymmetric warfare, including with terrorist groups. States must take note.
How minilateralism is reshaping global order

Minilateralism is on the rise today for several reasons. The primary reason is the failure of multilateralism and the emergence of global challenges.
The temptation to de-dollarise

For New Delhi, an imperfect global financial system led by the US is perhaps preferable to a “more egalitarian” China-led global financial system.
Ukraine war in the grand chessboard of geopolitics

The Ukraine war marks 1,000 days, with Russia gaining an upper hand. Western support has been insufficient, and future dynamics remain uncertain.