Anchors of the Sea: Italy-India’s Defence and Maritime Cooperation Agreement on the Indo-Pacific Region
In international politics, the Indo-Pacific region is strategically significant. It supports over 60% of the world economy and is home to around half of its people. Sea routes in this area are essential for linking Europe and North America with the Middle East, Africa, and East Asia. Notably, these routes handle many of the world’s […]
Is the Bangladesh Conundrum a prelude to South Asian Instability? How India Navigates this Challenge?
The recent political upheaval in Bangladesh, characterised by Sheikh Hasina’s removal from power and establishment of an interim government, presents significant security, political, and social challenges for India. This article examines the evolving India-Bangladesh dynamic, focusing on the rise of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), upcoming elections, and key implications for India’s strategic interests. Shared […]
China’s Mega-Dam Projects And Shadow of the Sino-Indian Tensions
After nearly four years of the Doklam Valley clashes, India and China reached a settlement on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in 2024 bringing relative peace to Eastern Ladakh and building hopes for a potential cooperation between the nuclear giants in Asia. In the meantime, China has continued to develop its infrastructure projects on […]
The End of China’s Rise?
China’s ascent to prominence as a geopolitical and economic force is one of the most significant changes in the world in recent decades. The global economic, political, and security scene has changed due to China’s rise to prominence in the last quarter of the 20th century and the first decades of the 21st. Recent patterns, […]
Rise of the Indian Air Force and the Relevance of the Seversky Air Power
The Air Force is the crown jewel of a nation’s defence, combining speed, precision, and technological prowess. It shields the skies, ensuring territorial integrity and deterring potential threats with unmatched agility. Beyond combat, its role extends to humanitarian aid, disaster response, and strategic intelligence, showcasing versatility in peace and conflict. As a symbol of strength […]
India-Sri Lanka Relations: Strengthening Ties for a Resilient Future
India and Sri Lanka have historically shared a unique bond rooted in cultural, economic, and strategic interdependence. This relationship has been reinvigorated in recent years, particularly in the post-COVID era, as both nations work towards mutual growth and stability. In December 2024, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of Sri Lanka visited India for his first bilateral […]
How Far is India From Becoming a UNSC Permanent Member ?
Introduction India’s desire for permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is a long-term foreign policy goal that arises from India’s rising regional and global status and desire to see more significant reform of the current international system. Forcing India to recognize the UNSC as inadequate to meet the needs of the contemporary […]
Famine in Africa: How Politics Kills People
Famines have existed in Africa for ages, but they persist due to environmental factors, political unrest, colonial legacies, violence, civil wars and economic injustices. One of the most severe humanitarian problems facing Africa today is starvation; as a result, millions of people on the continent are suffering. Historical Background of African Famine Africa has a […]
Can India Overcome Its Alarming Cyber Crime Surge ?
Cybercrime typically uses various technologies to commit theft and other crimes, primarily online, with computers and other tech tools as the primary targets. Forbes reports that 2023 saw an all-time high increase in overall cases of 72%, surpassing the numbers from 2021. The average loss from the data breach in 2024 was $4.88 million. Most […]
‘Belt & Road’ Or ‘Chains of Silence’?: International Complicity in Uyghur Oppression
A quarter (one-third) of the global GDP and more than half (60%) of the world’s population might be accounted for by the massive multi-trillion dollar Belt and Road Initiative, which spans over 71 nations. The concept consists of several marine “roads” and overland “belts” of shipping lines that connect Eastern Africa with South-East Asia. Under […]