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Iran’s Diplomatic Gambit—and How Bharat Quietly Outmanoeuvred It
In diplomacy, every invitation carries a message. More importantly, every response sends one.Iran's invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was...
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“For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow”: Why an Army Mess Tradition Should Stand the Test of Time
There are few institutions in the world where tradition carries as much weight as it does in the...
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FCRA, Foreign Funds, Domestic Security and India-US Friction
Two months ago I wrote an article, Regulating Foreign Funds: A Necessary Tightrope Walk, about the proposed Foreign...
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From Bharat’s Villages to the Skies Above: What the World Is Rediscovering About the Cow
A few weeks ago, I wrote in Goa Chronicle about an unusual journey.It was the story of Indian...
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India’s Message at the G7: A Nation Confidently Standing Up to International Pressures
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks at the G7 Summit, delivered in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump,...
US Attacks on Hormuz Civilian Shipping, 3 Indians Killed
9 Jun-11 Jun 2026. Three days. US military attacks three civilian ships in Hormuz, ALL with Indian crew. 3 Indians killed. The continuing Hormuz...
More Than Reactors: The Russia-Iran $25 Billion Signal
In West Asia the repeated collapse of ceasefire arrangements and their extension suggest that the United States has walked itself into a corner here....
Turkey’s Outreach to India: A Realisation That Supporting Pakistan Comes at a Cost
Speaking at the prestigious Raffles Lecture hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in Singapore on 2 June 2026, Turkish Foreign Minister...
From Qatar to Coal: Can India Finally Break Its Energy Dependence?
PM Modi has repeatedly urged Indians to reduce dependence on imports and build a more self-reliant economy. Atmanirbhar Bharat. Much of that discussion has...
Venezuela’s Oil: Who Really Controls It, Who Benefits, and Why It Matters
The struggle over Venezuelan oil has never been merely about energy. It is about political power, geopolitical influence, sanctions, debt recovery, market access, and...
Cuba 2026: Why Havana Suddenly Matters Again
While much Indian attention remains focused on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s India visit from 23–26 May 2026, a potentially more consequential strategic...





