Fear and Loathing in Rakhine: The Challenge of “Greater Bangladesh” as Key to India-Myanmar Engagement
Recent statements by Bangladeshi leaders about the need for a humanitarian corridor to resolve the Rohingya Muslim crisis in Rakhine have created a lot...
False Flags, Real Risks: How Nationalism Drives South Asia’s Nuclear Gamble — with Michael Kugelman
South Asia, a crucible of ancient civilizations and modern rivalries, stands at a perilous crossroads. For over two decades, Michael Kugelman, a leading American...
India’s Rise—On Its Own Terms?
By the late 2030s, India is projected to become a $10 trillion economy, up from $4 trillion today. Its growth—powered by demographic scale, reorienting...
Why India Must Align Exports with Foreign Policy Before It’s Too Late
As I write this in 2025, I find myself increasingly concerned about India's manufacturing trajectory. While India celebrates digital prowess and service sector dominance,...
Doklam and Beyond: India’s Strategic Lethargy in the Face of Chinese Assertiveness?
The 2017 Doklam standoff between India and China was not merely a 73-day military confrontation over a remote plateau. It was a stark warning...
On the Brink of Irreversibility: India-Pakistan, the Looming War
Since the bloody partition of 1947, which birthed two nations with antagonistic identities, India and Pakistan have been locked in an existential rivalry where...
Light Carriers, Heavy Impact: India’s Naval Evolution in the Indo-Pacific
In the evolving maritime security landscape of the Indian Ocean, India's strategic approach must adapt to emerging challenges and opportunities. Traditionally, the Indian Navy...
Pakistan’s Wars: An Alternative History – Book Review
The author of this book, Tariq Rahman, is a distinguished scholar with expertise in multiple disciplines, from linguistics to history and sociolinguistics. His notable...
Pahalgam to Truce: India’s Strategic Resolve and the High-Stakes Ceasefire
The recent events that unfolded following the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack sponsored by Pakistan, tested India's resolve, strategic maturity, and military acumen in the...
Why the India-Pakistan Conflict Could Choke Global Supply Chain
In the meantime, during the tense world situation, another conflict emerged: India-Pakistan. The long-standing relationship of foes has again come to a crossroads. Many...