From Ancient Era to Imperial Era: Indian Ocean in Historical Lenses
“Whoever controls the Indian Ocean will dominate Asia, the destiny of
the world will be decided on its waters,” Alfred Mahan
Authors: Rana
Danish Nisar & Ali...
Surprise signing of “Steinmeier formula”: Causes and consequences
The news about the so-called “Steinmeier formula” having been signed by
all members of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) came as a big surprise. All
the...
‘HowdyModi’ event makes India’s Soft-Power credibility at stake
The BJP led NDA government thinks that
they are cleverly playing politics by diverting the people’s attention into
sensitive issues rather than important matters of the...
Trump’s effects on diplomacy
No longer has Trump’s haphazard behaviour persisted, more will be easy
for his administration to enact actions against China, Iran and Taliban. The
state department is...
The Turning Tides of Egypt
Overcoming tyranny is neither easy nor impossible.
The Egyptian people know this very well as Egypt is still living through a
decade of hope and disenchantment....
Trump Cannot Be Impeached Over Ukrainegate, But Pelosi and Schiff Can Be Charged Criminally
Pursuant to United States v.
Curtiss-Wright Export Corp., 299 U.S. 304 (1936), the U.S. Supreme Court issued
an unmistakable clear edict concerning the foreign affairs powers...
Running hot and cold: Gulf balances on the edge of war and peace
With war and peace hanging in the balance,
tensions in the Gulf are running hot and cold.
Saudi and Iranian leaders are this week
walking back from...
The Modi-Xi meeting on 11-13 October 2019
Chinese President Xi Jin Ping expected to
meet Indian Prime Minister Modi on 11-13 October 2019. But no official
confirmation is seen yet. Indian Prime Minister...
Trump Impeachment and a Boris Brexit
What could it be if not the chill of the Autumn air and the thought of
winter -- some people love it of course with...
Yemen: Federalization as an Alternative to War
In August 2019, the Yemen crises entered a new phase, essentially
turning into a tripartite conflict. The forces of the Southern Transitional
Council (STC) moved against...