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Opinion

“The most powerful nation is the one that never abandons its soldiers.”

The story from that cold evening in 1997, when Bill Clinton stopped his motorcade to sit beside a forgotten veteran, is not just a moving anecdote. It is a...

Past Lessons, Future Risks: The Iran Ceasefire and the Shifting Balance of Power

The two week US-Iran ceasefire expires on 22 Apr. It was more of a tactical pause than a...

US–China Rivalry and the Thucydides Trap

2,400 years ago, when Thucydides wrote that “it was the rise of Athens, and the fear that this...

Naxalism in India: Policies, Operations, and the Decline of the Red Corridor

Origins and IdeologyHow a peasant revolt evolved into India’s longest-running insurgency.The Naxal movement began in 1967 in Naxalbari,...

Between Energy, Diplomacy and Diaspora – Calibrated Indian Neutrality in West Asia

On 23 Mar 2026, Indian PM Modi spoke in the Parliament on the ongoing conflict in West Asia...

The Harmful Impact of The Secret and Motivational Speakers: A Call for Genuine Psychological Support

In the world of self-help, The Secret (2006) by Rhonda Byrne has become a bestselling phenomenon, preaching the Law of Attraction. The core idea...

Manohar Parrikar: My Mentor and Inspiration Towards Nation Building

Manohar Parrikar was more than just a leader; he was a visionary who instilled in those around him a deep sense of duty towards...

Tragedy at St. Joseph Convent Hostel: A Wake-Up Call for Catholic Church Accountability

The serene atmosphere of the St. Joseph Convent Hostel in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, was shattered on December 8, 2024, by an incident as shocking...

Breaking Free from Comparison Fatigue: How Social Media Affects Our Mental Health

In today’s fast-paced world, social media has become a major part of our daily routines. Whether it's scrolling through Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or TikTok,...

Shocking Facts about Rebel Forces in Syria

Since March 2020, Syria’s conflict lines have remained largely static, maintained by a series of ceasefires and security agreements brokered by Russia, Turkey, Iran,...

Syria at a Crossroads: Why Jolani’s Rule Could Be Worse Than Assad’s

Syria, a nation devastated by over a decade of civil war, stands at a critical juncture. The choices before it are grim: continue under...