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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 diplomatic breakthrough. It arrived just before Washington’s deadline to escalate strikes....
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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India’s Energy Security : From Bhabha’s Vision to SHANTI Reality
Thorium is re emerging as a strategic lever in India’s quest for reliable, low carbon energy security, but...
The Future of India’s Defense Market: A Surge Towards Modernization and Self-Reliance
The Indian defense market is on an accelerated growth path, with its size estimated at USD 17.40 billion in 2024, and projected to reach...
China behind ‘covert influence operations’ on social media against India
In recent years, there has been increasing concern over China's covert operations in India, particularly through the use of social media. These operations aim...
The Indian Election Derby: Modi the Thoroughbred Horse vs. Rahul the Donkey
In the grand arena of Indian politics, the stage is set for the most anticipated race of the year: the Indian Election Derby on...
AI for Global Peace: Harnessing Technology for a Safer and Better World
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced in recent years, transforming industries, economies, and societies. While much of the discussion around AI focuses on its...
Israel is fighting a ‘Just War’ against Hamas
The conflict between Israel and Hamas is one of the most enduring and contentious in modern history. For many, the concept of a "just...
India needs to get BULLish on COW dung
In recent years, India has been exploring innovative ways to capitalise on its vast cattle population, particularly focusing on the by-products of these animals....





