Shehbaz Sharif’s China Visit and the Mortgaging of Pakistan’s Sovereignty
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s four-day visit to China from 23 to 26 May 2026 was ceremonially presented as a grand…
South Asia’s Frozen Dream: Why SAARC Needs Realism, Not Rhetoric
There is a particular kind of courage required to speak inconvenient truths in the language of diplomacy. When Veena Sikri,…
Between Partnership and Precedent: Bangladesh Faces a Defining Moment in Its Relationship with India
As New Delhi recalibrates its “neighborhood first” doctrine, Dhaka must navigate defense engagement, border tensions, and the rule of law…
China’s High-Stakes Diplomacy on the Korean Peninsula
President Xi Jinping is reportedly set to travel to North Korea, a development that the government in Seoul hopes will…
Putin’s Post-Trump Visit to China: Strategic Realignments and Implications for India
History rarely announces its arrival, yet Beijing’s May 2026 diplomatic calendar unfolded with unmistakable strategic precision. In just six days,…
Strengthening ASEAN Frameworks for Effective Conflict Reform
Southeast Asia’s only tool for maintaining stability and conflict management is ASEAN. As all conflict management models are imperfect and…
Between Fjords and Himalayas: 3rd India–Nordic Summit in the Arctic Century
The elevation of India–Nordic relations to a “Trusted Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership” at the 3rd India–Nordic Summit in…
The Beijing Axis and the End of the American Monopoly
Vladimir Putin’s latest visit to Beijing, China falls into the category of events where symbolism sometimes matters more than treaties….
Modi lands in Rome as India and Italy prepare to elevate ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome on Tuesday evening for the final leg of his five-nation tour, opening a…
India and the Netherlands Construct a Partnership for the 21st Century
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in The Hague on 16 May 2026 for his second official visit to the…
