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Why any future conflict will be a single front for Bharat

It would be wise to consider our entire border as ONE FRONT, the Chinese front. Pakistan is in effect an ‘autonomous region’ of China and a trial and testing platform for Chinese-produced systems

West Asian crisis: A gamble India would rather avoid

If the conflict reignites, India will find it difficult to choose sides; while there may be potential gains, the risk of nightmarish consequences persists

Pakistan’s post-Op Sindoor frenzy and the global myopia

The myopic world ignores the threat until it becomes a victim, revealing its hypocrisy. India must stay the course on its ‘Ekla Chalo Re’ path, as outlined in its ‘New Normal’ policy towards Pakistan

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion: A significant hit or just a roar?

The success of Netanyahu’s strategy depends not only on Israel's military capabilities but also on sustained international support and the possibility of positive political change within Iran itself

Why Dalai Lama’s succession is Bharat’s strategic imperative and moral duty

With the Dalai Lama turning 90, the stakes could not be higher. A manipulated succession would permanently compromise the Tibetan movement and also hurt Bharat’s strategic interest

Clock ticking on US tariffs: Can India navigate the global trade storm?

For India, the evolving dynamics offer a narrow but valuable window to expand its trade footprint — provided it can navigate policy risks and global headwinds with agility

Can IMEC do what the Abraham Accords couldn't: Deliver peace in West Asia?

With diplomacy stalled by the Gaza war and regional rivalries, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor offers a new model—anchored in trade, connectivity, and collective prosperity—to unlock stability in a fractured region

Trade, terror and the trust trap: Can India afford a reset with China?

As the Brics+ summit approaches, India’s fragile reset with China faces fresh strain amid Chinese support for Pakistan and financial flows that could shape regional stability

Dalai Lama turns 90 tomorrow: Tibetan struggle enters its most uncertain chapter

The 14th Dalai Lama has clearly said that his reincarnation should be decided by Tibetans and Buddhists, and no one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter

Shadow Warrior | The ‘12-day war’ is over, but West Asia is still a tinderbox

The grand ambition to topple Iran’s mullahs is not likely to come to fruition. Israel will continue to be beleaguered

A fractured G7 and India’s strategic turn

While the G7 grappled with internal discord and diminishing purpose, PM Modi’s emphasis on inclusive development, Global South priorities, and equitable energy transitions gave the Kananaskis summit a broader relevance

A new Nato in the making: Will ‘distributed deterrence’ work?

As Nato countries rewrite their rules of security engagement with the United States in the European security architecture, the dark clouds of mistrust and misperceptions seem to be looming large

Not an ‘enemy’: How India’s ties with Russia reflect the West’s past choices

Rather than cast New Delhi as a liability, the West should view it as a potential bridge between democratic alliances and Eurasian realities

How India-Ghana ties can guide Delhi’s Africa strategy

India-Ghana economic ties span key sectors like agriculture, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and skill development—areas that showcase India’s strengths and align with Africa’s priorities

As Nato and Brics falter, the Quad still retains its edge

The present Quad statement is far more focused and indicates a definite thrust of activity that is clearly focused on the China threat

From biryani to Bharat: How Zohran Mamdani is cooking up chaos, falsehood and division

Zohran Mamdani’s blood is Bharatiya, and he may relish a plate of biryani with his hands, but his mind seems consumed by disdain for Bharat and its civilisational identity

Beware! Terrorists are studying our tools, adapting fast: ISIS-K reviews tech in ‘Khorasan’

When the 46th edition of terrorist propaganda magazine, ‘Voice of Khorasan’, opens with a chatbot review, it's not just a macabre curiosity, it’s a signal flare

How Nato’s rising security budget is good news for Indian defence manufacturing

Europe's defence expansion is constrained by limited local manufacturing capacity and skilled workforce shortages, this is where Indian defence manufacturers can step in

PM Modi’s Quad strategy: Using the Indo-Pacific platform to corner Pakistan

The Modi government’s efforts to highlight Pakistan’s state sponsorship of terrorism at the Quad meet is laudable. Now the ball is in the West’s court to recognise this aspect and stop backing Islamabad in its own interest

From liberation to erasure: Bangladesh’s silent genocide of Hindus

Years ago, a Bangladeshi professor had remarked grimly, ‘In three decades, there will be no Hindus left in Bangladesh.’ At the time, the statement was met with outrage, denial, and disbelief. But today, it reads like a prophecy being fulfilled

Lunch at White House, hunger at home: Asim Munir’s NY trip show what’s wrong with Pakistan

When the US establishment engages directly with the Pakistan Army chief while bypassing its elected leadership, it proves that the country’s democracy is nothing more than a decorative formality

How Rajnath Singh’s SCO gambit is a case of a Bharat rising confidently and surefootedly

Perhaps the most sobering takeaway from the SCO saga is the fact that Bharat is, in many ways, alone in its fight against terrorism emanating from Pakistan

Head-on | Civilisations: Decline of the West, rise of the Rest

Even Niall Ferguson, an apologist for the West’s colonial depredations, is forced to concede that the ‘decline of the West is a near certainty’

How civil wars in Sudan and South Sudan jeopardise Africa’s security

Without meaningful intervention, both Sudan and South Sudan risk becoming the epicentre of the next great African crisis

Nato Summit: Europe woos Trump but fumbles on Russia

Donald Trump touted to MAGA supporters his success in pushing Europe to spend more on defence—while Europe's own security interests were sidelined

Why do nations acquire nukes? Decoding Iran’s dilemma

It is a dominating West which encourages nuclear proliferation, but the world, as always, remains silent

Military, mullahs, and ISI: The toxic mix behind Pakistan’s democratic collapse

A closer look at the Pakistani state over the years demonstrates that the ‘democratic deficit’, coupled with the rise of Islamist forces supported by the ruling elites, contributed to Pakistan’s failed state syndrome

Brics Rio Summit: A defining moment ahead in the bloc’s evolution

The key challenge at the Rio summit is twofold: first, to ‘socialise’ or properly integrate new members and partners into the architecture and philosophy of Brics; and second, to decide on the applications of other countries seeking membership or partnership

How Trump had his way in Nato's Hague summit

Nato allies spared no effort in putting the US president at ease at the two-day Hague summit. However, it was more evident than ever that the US and Europe no longer see themselves as sharing a common enemy

Obliteration? Israel and America’s assault might end up facilitating, not preventing Iran’s nuclear bomb

Given Iran’s proven ability to install hundreds of centrifuges per week, only the most reckless punter would claim that Iran’s nuclear programme is over