Americans bullied Nehru into signing the Indus Waters Treaty in 1960; by suspending it, PM Modi has corrected a historic blunder. This should be followed by a detailed and decisive strategy to get Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir back
As the US and China fight the economic Cold War, the EU finds it hard to be with either the US or China
It’s time India paid Pakistan back in the same coin by exploiting its fault lines
Harvard’s wealth and prestige make capitulation unlikely. But sustained funding freezes could disrupt research and jobs. A compromise may be expected
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit isn’t just about bilateral progress; it is a signal to the world that India and Saudi Arabia are ready to co-create the future
People were killed in Pahalgam because someone in Kashmir—and their patrons in Pakistan—thought they didn’t belong to the right religion and so should not be allowed to live any further
Had the election occurred three months ago, the Conservative Party and its leader Pierre Poilievre would have won easily, given former PM Justin Trudeau’s abysmal ratings and Poilievre’s high popularity. But the Trump effect and Mark Carney’s premiership have made the contest interesting
That is the only way to avenge the massacre of tourists in Pahalgam
A trade agreement is one of the priority agenda items on Vice President JD Vance’s itinerary
The responsibility for preventing further escalation of Baloch insurgency rests with the Pakistani state that holds both the institutional strength and constitutional mandate to pursue political solutions. Yet, instead of justice or dialogue, the state continues to lean on coercive tactics
Bangladesh suffers from the Shishupala syndrome, annoying India more than it can afford
Despite recent diplomatic talks and troop disengagement at Depsang and Demchok, China continues to strengthen its military presence along the LAC. To counter the threats, India is strengthening its defence, including raising new military divisions like the 72 Infantry in sensitive areas like eastern Ladakh
A hydrogen bomb—thermonuclear by design—that doesn’t require uranium or plutonium; such a weapon of mass destruction could bypass existing nuclear non-proliferation treaties and is a game-changer for rogue states, terrorist organisations, and strategic parity in the Indo-Pacific
In his recent address to the expatriates, the Pakistani army chief ticked off a number of topics: a dismissive mention of the “little bit” of terrorism in Balochistan, reminders about Pakistan’s history, Kashmir, and the supposed civilisational divide between Hindus and Muslims
Authored by Samir Saran and Anirban Sarma, ‘GeoTechnoGraphy’ is a pertinent and thought-provoking book that explores how digital technology has become both a catalyst for progress and a cause of intense societal disruptions
Don’t go by the defiant rhetoric, China is hurting and in deep trouble over Trump’s tariffs
India’s robust response to terrifying natural disasters across the world is an important example of its emergence on the world stage—and New Delhi will do well to allocate even more resources to this effort
Thirty kilometres northwest of Guwahati lies the old town of Hajo, located on the northern banks of the Brahmaputra. Set amidst verdant hills and scenic countryside are some of the state’s most historic shrines, including Hayagriva Madhava temple
The upcoming visit of PM Narendra Modi to Saudi Arabia is coming at a time of great regional turmoil and uncertainty owing to the Gaza War, US-Iran nuclear talks, Israel’s aggressive military strategy in Lebanon and Syria, and the tariff war unleashed by US President Donald Trump
A few days before Chinese president Xi Jinping departed for Vietnam, international media reported the ‘disappearance’ and then the death of a highly respected Tibetan Lama, Trulku Hungkar Dorjee, in the Southeast Asian nation
The Modi government's dual approach—leveraging both domestic strengths and international expertise—is intended to fast-track the transition towards a robust, self-reliant shipbuilding ecosystem
Constructive engagement with the Taliban—motivated by strategic necessity rather than ideological alignment—may pave the road for a more stable Afghanistan and a more balanced regional order
India's IT sector isn't just being taxed; it's being tested. Tariffs may sting, but they're not the real threat. The existential challenges come from automation, artificial intelligence, political unpredictability, and our own complacency
Ankara’s gift of military assets, like an old warship, to Malé in such a short span points only to the possibility of Turkey wanting to develop strategic interest in the Indian Ocean Region
Beijing is betting on economic interdependence to cement its influence in Southeast Asia, but unless it addresses long-standing anxieties, China’s charm offensive may fall short of displacing US primacy in the region
Murshidabad’s demography and vulnerabilities to cross-border radicalisation, refugee influx and transnational smuggling, including narcotics, make it a soft target for extremist networks and the growth of anti-national elements
The government, industry leaders, and policymakers must act swiftly to create an AI ecosystem that fosters indigenous innovation. This will require investments, regulatory clarity, and a cultural shift prioritising AI research and development as a national goal
The concept of MAHASAGAR is an expression of India’s growing economic and political heft and its intention to extend its arc of cooperation beyond the immediate environs of the Indian Ocean Region to encompass a broader constituency among the Global South
India must act quickly to take advantage of openings in the US market and strengthen its connections throughout Asia and beyond. It cannot afford the risk of becoming a collateral casualty of China's export glut
Security, defence, and strategic domains will feature prominently on the diplomatic table when Narendra Modi and Mohammed bin Salman meet each other later this month