Can India Strengthen its Foothold in the Indo-Pacific ?
India and China are two aspirants of gaining a foothold in the Indo-Pacific by deploying aggressive and diplomatic strategies to achieve their objectives. Moreover, the militarisation of the region by establishing key naval bases along with nuclear deterrence acts like a nightmare for the littoral states. A German Politician, Karl Haushofer, first used the term […]
Pralay: India’s Strategic Deterrent
Introduction The Pralay missile represents a significant advancement in India’s military capabilities, strengthening the nation’s tactical prowess and improving its strategic deterrent. As a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM), it is intended for accurate strikes against vital military and infrastructure targets, giving India a significant advantage in regional confrontations. Created by the Defence Research and Development […]
China’s 16+1 Initiative: A Strategy for Global Influence
In recent years, China’s 16+1 cooperation framework has emerged as a critical component of Beijing’s foreign policy strategy, mainly due to
The Privatization of Warfare: Role of Starlink in the Russia-Ukraine War
Background Private companies determine the destiny of a nation in contemporary world politics; the conflict is no longer restricted to land and sea; it has been driven into the space by employing private satellites, such as Elon Musk’s Starlink, in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis. The shutdown of the internet after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was […]
The continuing tale of Governors to suffer adverse orders before the Supreme Court of India
On 17.01.2025, while taking up petitions filed by the TN State Government against the Governor, the Supreme Court of India is reported to have urged the Governor for a resolution of the continuing stalemate with the State government over the appointment of V-Cs in major State Universities in one week, suggesting that the Court would […]
In the Horn of Africa: The Ethnic Conflict between Ethiopia-Eritrea-Tigray
The Horn of Africa (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia) has long been a region of geopolitical significance due to its strategic location, diverse resources, and complex socio-political landscape. It is situated at the crossroads of the Middle East and Africa. It controls significant sea routes, including the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, vital […]
Drug Abuse in India: Understanding the Crisis
The use of psychotropic substances like alcohol, cannabis, and opioids has a long history in India, but the current extent and patterns of their use remain poorly documented and regulated. This lack of reliable data has hindered the formulation of effective policies to address the issue of drug abuse. This article examines the magnitude of […]
Geopolitics of the Himalayan Region: Strategic Interests of India, China and Pakistan
The Himalayas stand as the formidable natural barrier separating the Tibetan plateau and the Indian subcontinent and are increasingly seen as the playground for brewing tensions in the region comprising India, China, Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan. Territorial claims, water disputes, historical differences, and military strategies heavily influence the Himalayan region’s geopolitics. Recent events of disagreements on […]
The Geopolitics of Chip-Wars
Elements that combine the characteristics of conductors and insulators are known as semiconductors. They serve as the foundation for all modern world electronic devices. Semiconductors comprise compounds like gallium arsenide or pure elements, primarily silicon or germanium. They are often referred to as microchips or integrated circuits (ICs). In the current digital era, the loss […]
Suriname’s Carbon Negative Status : A Blueprint for a Green Planet
After the failure and disappointment of the Conference of Parties (COP 29 Baku, Azerbaijan) to meet the demands of the most vulnerable communities and the significant barriers and constraints of interest within the developed and developing nations. The small and biodiverse country of South America, Suriname is a leading country in the world in attaining […]