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.
Operation Sindoor & India’s New Doctrine of Deterrence: Strategic Lessons from the 2025 India-Pakistan Crisis

Operation Sindoor marks a strategic inflection point in India’s military history, representing the most significant escalation in India-Pakistan relations since the Kargil conflict in 1999. This edited volume examines the […]
How to Trump-proof India-US relations

In his second term, Trump has undermined carefully developed understandings with India on key issues. But Delhi need not be rattled
Why Vice President J D Vance is much more than just an American vice president

He is the voice of America’s new right, the dominant force in his party, who is pushing at the frontiers of political, economic, and social battles.
Xi Jinping is wooing America’s economic partners

A China that is more open to imports will help rebalance the global economy. Until that happens, trade deals with the US will remain a high priority for much of […]