From Sindoor to RAKSHA: India’s Quest for Strategic Autonomy
I was in Iran on a research visit when Operation Sindoor began. I had travelled there for fieldwork and an…
Germany’s Leadership Crisis
Germany is in a state of uncertainty, not seen since the reunification in 1990. The decline of mainstream parties in…
AfD Threatens Germany’s Stability
The September 2026 elections in Germany’s states will be a critical test for the country and for Europe. The elections…
Dragon’s Silent War – Espionage in the Liberal Order
What was once a distant question has become undeniable: is the Western world’s overconfidence in liberal democracy exacting a cost…
France, Germany and Democracy
For decades, France and Germany have been at the heart of European politics. Their post-war reconciliation created the basis for…
Why India and China Can Never Agree on the Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation
The question of the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation is not merely a spiritual matter; it is a geopolitical fault line that…
From Bhutto to Imran Khan: When political rivalry becomes revenge and persecution in Pakistan
What happens to a political leader in democracies after losing power? The answer is simple. He or she goes into…
The Failure of China’s Invasion of Tibet
When the Chinese Communist Party marched into Tibet in 1950, it declared the move a “liberation.” In reality, it was…
AfD’s Rising Political Power
2026 in Germany will be a difficult year for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as they prepare for several State…
Two provinces, one grievance: Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa turning against Islamabad
The ongoing public mobilisation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat Valley Swat valley is rooted in security concerns, while the protests in…
