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Armed Forces Face-Off Across the Euphrates, Putting Syria at Risk of Rupture
Similar to much of its contemporary history, Syria once again finds itself staring down a perilous crossroads. Nine months after the fall of Bashar...
India’s Multipolar Gamble in an Unsettled Geopolitics
Authors: Ankit K and Dr. Aparna Varma*
India’s geopolitics is currently undergoing three concurrent challenges. The United States has turned trade into leverage against India’s...
Why Vietnam Could Be Pakistan’s Gateway to ASEAN
When people talk about Pakistan’s trade partners, Vietnam usually doesn’t make the list. China, the Gulf, maybe the US or the UK, those are...
Japan’s Leadership Transition and Its Implications for India
Authors: Simran Walia & Shashank Khandwe*
Japan’s domestic political climate appears to be in a loop of instability, as the country enters its fourth Prime...
Is the International Order Tilting Toward an Era of Permanent Tensions?
The world is entering an era where conflict is no longer an exception but has become a permanent thread running through international relations. In...
From Achievements to Opportunities: The Path of China–Egypt Cooperation
China's cooperation with Egypt reflects a new Chinese vision for South-South cooperation, based on equality and non-interference. It reflects Beijing's commitment to advancing cooperation...
Al-Qaeda’s Comeback in Afghanistan Isn’t Just Old News
It feels strange to even write this, but Al-Qaeda is back in Afghanistan. Not in whispers or shadows, but in a way that looks...
Energy Affairs, Security and Defence: India’s Strategic Balancing in 2025
In 2025, India finds itself at a crossroads when energy choices and defense policy are more closely intertwined than ever before. A decade ago,...
Why Has Africa Become the Epicentre of Terrorism and Why Should Southeast Asia Care?
The Sahel now accounts for more than half of terrorism-related deaths worldwide, making Africa the new epicenter of terrorism. For Southeast Asia, the warning...
Russia’s Nuclear Technology Playbook for the Global South
For many developing countries in the former Soviet republics, Central Asia, and the Global South, including Africa, assessing energy security has become very critical...