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India Between Competing Powers: The Geopolitics of Balancing Relations with the US, Russia and China
India is a country that follows a strategy of strategic autonomy. This means that India can collaborate with certain countries…
The Phantom Homeland: Khalistan, Then and Now
On 16 August 2026, organisers say more than 13,000 people cast ballots in Indianapolis on Khalistan, a proposed independent Sikh…
US Pacific Command Name Change: Impact on India-US Ties
Sometimes, a small change can start a much bigger conversation. On June 16, 2026, the United States announced that its…
India and SAARC 2026: Can SAARC Be Revived, or Is It a Dead Horse?
South Asia is one of the world’s most populous and strategically important regions. It has shared cultural traditions, enormous economic…
Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir: 79 Years of Struggle for Freedom and Dignity
Seventy -Nine years ago….Indian Forces brought freedom to the people of Jammu and Kashmir from the clutches of a murderous…
The Makkah Accord’s First Test: Can Pakistan defend Riyadh without alienating Tehran?
Pakistan is discovering that signing a defence agreement is easier than managing the war it may eventually be asked to…
Oil and War: Implications for Oil-Dependent Growing Economies
Oil is one of the most important resources in the global economy. It provides vital fuel for vehicles, industries, electricity…
QUAD vs BRICS: Does India Benefit or Lose by Associating with Both?
India’s foreign policy choices can at times be contradictory. While on the one hand, India joins BRICS with China and…