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Fragile Blue Frontiers and the Evolving Ocean Order
Volume 1 - Issue 10
Beyond Brief
ASEAN Defence summit: US Strengthens ties with India, reopens talks with China
On the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit, the ASEAN Defence Minister's
RBI proposes to limit bank’s capital market exposure and acquisition funding
RBI has become very cautious regarding commercial bank's capital market exposure in order to protect depositor funds
Why do Aircraft Lessors Protest Against India’s Draft Aviation Rules
The group of global aircraft lessors has asked India to reconsider its draft aviation rule; they formally requested the Ministry of Civil
Adani’s Colombo Terminal: The Terminal Powering Sri Lanka’s Comeback
The largest integrated transport company in India, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ),
India & South Asia
Authoritarianism or Pragmatism ? : How Can We Understand Sheikh Hasina’s Leadership
Sheikh Hasina is one of South Asia's longest-serving politicians, and her impact on Bangladesh is wide-
The Raid on KK Park : Unraveling Myanmar’s Cybercrime Enclave
In late October 2025, Myanmar's military junta launched a high-profile operation against KK Park, This is a sprawling cybercrime
The Ever Evolving Saga of Sir Creek
Fisherfolk from the coastlines of Kutch (in India) and Sindh (in Pakistan) often find themselves broiled in the geopolitics of their geography. Their livelihoods are
Why India’s Non-Fossil Revolution Should Not be Measured in megawatts only
India made headlines around the world when it reached a major milestone: around 50% of its installed electricity capacity now
Theory
Quantum Model of Deterrence : Explaining the Behaviour of States Through Quantum Physics
As a Student or Practitioner of International Relations, one must
Strengthening Multilateralism with Global South Characteristics
Global politics has witnessed a transformation in its conduct and format, powerful countries are less
Difference Between Enclaves, Exclaves and Super Enclaves
Have you ever heard of a piece of land that belongs to one country but lies inside another? These are called enclaves and exclaves, and while they may sound like technical words
From Missiles to Messaging: India’s Smart Power Doctrine Post Pahalgam
India’s foreign policy framework experienced a major shift recently as it launched an unprecedented
Focus China
China’s Artificial Islands on Low tide elevations: Can Concrete Create Sovereignty?
As defined under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) Article 13
China’s dominance in Rare Earth Minerals and Processing Technology
The rare earth mineral became a buzz word in 2010 when China unofficially “halted” rare-earth exports to Japan
Rare Earth Rush in Myanmar Reveals China’s Near Monopoly
In May 2025, China issued a stark ultimatum to the Kachin Independence Army (KIA),
What is Beiping model and How China Eyes For Peaceful Reunification with Taiwan
What is Beiping model? The continuing anxieties between China and Taiwan has often left its observers question China’s real
Indo - Pacific
Securing Asia’s Superhighway: Inside India’s Malacca Strait Strategy
In early September 2025, a significant chapter was added to the relationship between India and Singapore
China’s Artificial Islands on Low tide elevations: Can Concrete Create Sovereignty?
As defined under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) Article 13
How Chinese Hackers are Targeting Australia’s Core Infrastructure
Top spy agency of Australia, the Australian Security Intelligence Organization’s (ASIO) director general of security Mike Burgess said
ASEAN Defence summit: US Strengthens ties with India, reopens talks with China
On the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit, the ASEAN Defence Minister's
History
Star Wars and the Final Chapter of the Cold War: Reagan, Russia, and the Treaties That Tried to Tame the Bomb.
The Cold War had dragged on for decades, and tensions were on the rise as the 1980s approached. The U.S. and the
Baloch Nationalism and the Politics of Self-Determination in South Asia
The origins of Baloch nationalism do not stem from a unified national consciousness but have been rather constructed over time through various cultural, social and political processes.
Operation Catapult : Why did Churchill attack his own ally, France, during WW2
This article tells the story of World War II, a global conflict that shook nations to their core. The year was 1940, and France, one of Britain’s closest allies, had just fallen to Nazi Germany.
The Rajput Policy of the Mughals: Akbar’s Vision and Aurangzeb’s Downfall
The Mughal Empire, which ruled India from the 16th to the 19th century, was known for its administrative and military prowess. One of the key factors behind its rise and, later, its decline was its
Magazine
The Raid on KK Park : Unraveling Myanmar’s Cybercrime Enclave
In late October 2025, Myanmar's military junta launched a high-profile operation against KK Park, This is a sprawling cybercrime
Why is China’s rise seen as a threat by the West, but India’s is not?
In one of our ‘The dialectics’ weekly conversations on South Asia, the Editor pointed out, rather an interesting fact, that we somehow do
The Ever Evolving Saga of Sir Creek
Fisherfolk from the coastlines of Kutch (in India) and Sindh (in Pakistan) often find themselves broiled in the geopolitics of their geography. Their livelihoods are
Communism vs. Islamic Extremism: The Ideological Collision Brewing in Tajikistan
The Republic of Tajikistan is slowly traversing a significant tectonic shift. It strategically sits at the conduit