If successfully concluded, the FTA would not only deepen bilateral trade and investment but also set a precedent for India’s engagement with other advanced economies, such as Canada and Australia
Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation highlights the fragility of power in a democracy where public expectations are high, economic pain is palpable, and party unity is never guaranteed
For a truly transformative governance system, amendments to the 2015 constitution are essential
The consequences of military capitalism have been devastating for Pakistan’s political economy—with markets distorted by an army that acts as both referee and player
Wars that are not remembered are wars whose lessons are lost—the war of 1965 may be a ‘forgotten war’, but it must never be an unlearned war
Ambassador-designate Gor’s style is likely to be more transactional, prioritising loyalty and his president's agenda over conventional diplomatic processes
In a country where a decade-long Maoist militancy could not succeed, a near-overnight street protest succeeded in a regime change
Maduro is no saint, Venezuela’s geography and porous borders make it a transit hub for drug trafficking, some of which likely benefits the ruling elite, but by singling out Venezuela, the US may be targeting the wrong threat
The recent investment agreement represents more than economic coordination—it is the latest milestone towards a generational vision built on complementary strengths, shared democratic values, and mutual respect
This time around, the Qataris—and by extension, other Arab and Islamic countries—are showing exceptional unity in confronting Israel directly, and, by implication, the US as well
The Congress leader’s recent article ignores the significant benefits the Great Nicobar Project confers on India’s national security
There is an uninformed quality about the ‘Gen Z’ protests in Nepal led by disorganized groups of young people who have never seen anything beyond geriatric leaders maintaining an iron grip over power
Subsea cables carry sensitive government communications and are crucial for supporting overseas military operations. They also facilitate more than $10 trillion in daily financial transactions
From unmanned aerial vehicles and precision-guided missiles to cyber-defence systems and quantum computing, the ‘chip race’ increasingly defines national security architecture