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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...

End Narcos in Manipur, Conflict Will End

Manipur, a state located in the northeastern region of India, is often overshadowed by its tumultuous history of conflict and insurgency. Known for its...

Unseen Hand: US Deep State’s Strategic Playbook for India

The “Deep State” is a term often used to describe the network of bureaucrats, intelligence officials, corporate executives, and lobbyists who operate beyond the...

Syria’s Turmoil: The End of Assad’s Era or Another Cycle of Violence?

Syria, a nation once celebrated for its rich history and cultural diversity, now finds itself at yet another crossroads in its prolonged civil war....

George Soros: An Economic Terrorist Threat to India’s Stability

George Soros, the Hungarian-American billionaire financier, has long been a divisive figure in global politics and economics. Celebrated by his admirers as a philanthropist...

Toxic Positivity vs. Acknowledging Negative Emotions: Striking a Healthy Balance

In an era where positivity is often celebrated as the key to success and happiness, the concept of toxic positivity has emerged as a...

Donald Trump’s Warning to Hamas: A New Era of Accountability Looms

Earlier this week, a disturbing propaganda video released by Hamas surfaced, showing 19-year-old Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli hostage, pleading for help. Addressing former U.S....