Understanding The Reality
India’s relations with most of its neighbours have deteriorated in recent times. However, Bhutan is an exception. Hence, the recent two-day state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to […]
A Diplomatic Setback
India faces complex challenges in navigating the shifting global geopolitical landscape. In what may be seen as a huge diplomatic setback for New Delhi, the recent withdrawal of the South […]
Bear, Elephant & Dragon Should Stay Together
India is purchasing crude oil from Russia, allowing Moscow to use the money to wage war against neighbouring Ukraine. In a sense, India is helping Russia to continue the war. […]
Not Perpetual Enemies…
Once, former British Prime Minister Henry John Temple (also known as Lord Palmerston or 3rd Viscount Palmerston; October 20, 1784 – October 18, 1865) famously said: “There are no eternal […]
India-Taliban Alliance: The Complex Geopolitical Calculations
Consuming poison, even when done knowingly, is virtually guaranteed to cause a range of immediate or long-term side effects. The same applies to foreign policy, also. Twenty-six years ago, India […]
Pakistan Uniting Lashkar, ISIS Against Neighbours
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) insurgents have stepped up attacks on the Pakistani troops in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provinces, respectively, in recent times. The […]
Geopolitical Equation Redrawn In Asia
Sensitive global geopolitical issues can arise at any time and their dynamics often lead to a complex, as well as unstable, international environment. For example, New Delhi faces a new […]
Maritime Diplomacy: India Loses Strategic Advantage
US President Donald John Trump imposed tariffs totalling 50% on Indian products, including 25% for New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, in August 2025 in an attempt to put New […]
Kim Jong Un May Visit India In 2026
India reportedly considers inviting Kim Jong Un, the Supreme Leader of North Korea, as Chief Guest for its 2026 Republic Day celebrations (to be held on January 26). The Indian […]
Boundless Ocean Of Politics 