The Hidden War Behind the Headlines
A political tug of war is unfolding between the Donald Trump administration and a broader bloc consisting of European political circles, sections of the Indian establishment, and the Democratic Party,…
The Missile Age Is Entering an Era of Electronic Warfare
The war over Ukraine’s skies is no longer being decided only by missiles, fighter aircraft, or billion-dollar air defense systems. Increasingly, it is becoming a battle of algorithms, satellite signals,…
Shehbaz in Beijing as China Expands Its Strategic Footprint in South Asia
As Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Beijing for high-level meetings with Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, the visit carried significance far beyond routine diplomacy. Officially framed around trade,…
China-Pakistan Defence Axis Reaches India’s Eastern Frontier
Bangladesh’s possible acquisition of the JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jet from the China-Pakistan defence partnership could introduce a new layer of strategic tension in South Asia, particularly along India’s…
Pakistan’s Strategic Fluidity and India’s Geopolitical Contradictions
In the emerging multipolar order, the strategic centre of gravity is gradually shifting eastward toward a loose but increasingly coordinated axis involving Russia, China, Iran and several Eurasian and West…
Recommendations for Strengthening the Quad’s Strategic Architecture in 2026
As the 2026 Quad Leaders’ Summit convenes in India, the grouping stands at a decisive inflection point. What began two decades ago as a modest humanitarian response has matured into…
India in an Era of Multipolar Confrontation
India’s strategic environment is entering a period of accelerated geopolitical fragmentation in which conventional military threats are increasingly merging with economic coercion, cyber operations, maritime competition, political influence campaigns, intelligence…
Saudi Arabia to Russia: The Expanding Strategic Belt Around India
A new strategic belt surrounding India Saudi Arabia – Iran – Pakistan – Nepal – Bangladesh – Myanmar – China – Russia Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China,…
Europe Wants Negotiations With Russia. Moscow Wants Proof Europe Is Serious
The European Union is now confronting a diplomatic contradiction of its own making. After years of insisting that Russia could be isolated, weakened and strategically cornered, Brussels suddenly finds itself…
China’s Greatest Weapon May Not Be Its Military, But Psychology
For years, China projected the image of an unstoppable civilisational superpower rising to reshape the international order. The narrative was carefully constructed through massive infrastructure corridors, endless industrial expansion, rapidly…