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
No More Rule of Law, It is ‘Rule By Law’ : Is Pakistan Sliding into Constitutional Authoritarianism ?
Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari on November 13 signed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, making it part of Pakistan’s Constitution. The 27th Constitutional Amendment is an extensive legislative initiative, presented to Pakistan’s Parliament, that will reform two of the fundamental pillars of the state, the military command structure and the superior judiciary. The government has […]
The “Veggie Burger” War: Who Gets to Define Europe’s Cultural Future
A Burger by Any Other Name? When is a burger not a burger? According to the European Parliament, when it’s made of plants! It was in October 2025 that the EU Parliament voted to reserve meat-related names like burger, steak, sausage, and even schnitzel exclusively for products that contain actual animal meat. The decision received […]
China’s Indian Ocean Playbook : Blending Geoeconomics with Military Might Through Anti-Access and Area Denial
Over the past two decades, China’s strategic posture in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) has undergone a profound transformation, shifting from a peripheral commercial presence to an increasingly structured geopolitical and military engagement. The IOR is long dominated by extra-regional powers, such as the United States, France, United Kingdom and India, now forms a critical […]
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
Territorial Thinking: When the Land-Based Idea of Sovereignty Fuels Ocean Disputes
The idea of owning and controlling land (territoriality) has long shaped how countries deal with each other. What once began as a matter of physical demarcation on land has extended into the fluid and legally complex maritime domain. This aspect is what experts call ‘territoriality’. So what is Territorialisation of maritime disputes? When the states […]
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
What is the Difference Between International Order and the World Order
Order is considered essential for human society. Without order, communities become vulnerable to chaos and crisis. Since ancient times, people have always sought some form of clear ‘order’ to avoid what philosophers call ‘Hobbesian Anarchy’ and to make life more stable. Order allows cooperation among individuals and groups, helping them work toward progress. Across different […]