Islamabad Failed, the Gulf Endures: Rethinking US–Iran Diplomacy
In the early hours of Sunday, April 12, 2026, US Vice President JD Vance descended the steps of Serena Hotel…
Japan as the “Israel of Asia”: Why Beijing is Alarmed
China’s growing anxiety over Japan’s strategic trajectory reflects a deeper fear that Tokyo is transforming into the “Israel of Asia”…
Shaping Indian Ocean Order: India’s Stewardship at Port Louis 2026
The Indian Ocean has never been merely a body of water. From the monsoon driven commerce of the Bay of…
Khalilur Rahman’s Visit and the Strategic Recalibration of India-Bangladesh Relations
On 7 April 2026, Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport carrying a diplomatic portfolio…
US-Iran Ceasefire: An Indian Assessment of the Final Nail in Unipolarity’s Coffin
On 7 April 2026, forty days into the most consequential military confrontation the Persian Gulf had witnessed since the Iran-Iraq…
Pakistan’s Economic Standing in Jeopardy against India’s Trade Deals with the EU and the US
India has taken a significant leap in its trade history by bagging two crucial trade deals this year. First, there…
Pakistan’s Shrinking Room for Neutrality Amid the Expanding War in West Asia
As the war expands in West Asia and Saudi Arabia hardens its security posture, Pakistan is being pulled toward a…
From Silk Routes to Stethoscopes: Medical Education and India-Central Asia Engagement
I recently travelled to Jalalabad on a professional engagement and even before reaching my destination the journey itself unfolded a…
Europe’s Strategic Illusion in Hormuz
The EU’s response to the developments in the Strait of Hormuz is a telling example of the EU’s foreign policy…
Europe in America’s Shadow: The European Union’s Strategic Dilemma in Contemporary Global Conflicts
The present international system is experiencing a high degree of geopolitical instability and major conflicts have been the war between…
