Geopolitics
India Takes Strategic Lead as Quad Powers Gather in Delhi Amid China Challenge
The Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi today comes at a critical moment for the Indo-Pacific and for India’s...
“Agents of India”: How a 50-Year-Old Slur Still Puts Bangladesh’s Hindus and Buddhists in Danger
On 29 October 2016, a fisherman named Rasraj Das was beaten by a crowd in Nasirnagar, a small upazila in...
Norway Cartoon Row Sparks Outrage as ‘Snake Charmer’ Depiction of PM Modi Revives Colonial-Era Stereotypes
A cartoon published by Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Oslo has sparked criticism online. Many...
From the Indo-Pacific to the Mediterranean: Modi–Meloni Chart a New Strategic Axis for a Multipolar Future
India and Italy have moved decisively to reframe their bilateral relationship into a forward-looking strategic axis, with Prime Minister Narendra...
Inverted Indian Flag, Turban Image on Kaohsiung Billboard Sparks Racism Row in Taiwan
A campaign billboard in Kaohsiung has triggered political and public controversy after independent city council candidate Lee Hung-yi displayed imagery...
Why Has India Decided Not to Give Up on Russian Oil Despite Expiry of US Waivers?
India has made it unequivocally clear that it will continue to purchase Russian crude oil regardless of whether the United...
Did America Help Engineer Imran Khan’s Ouster? The Explosive Mystery Behind Pakistan’s Leaked Cypher Cable I-0678
For four years, Pakistan’s political establishment dismissed Imran Khan’s “foreign conspiracy” allegations as political theatre. Washington rejected the claims outright....
“Choose Your Fate: Army Chief Draws a Hard Line Between Geography and History for Pakistan”
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi issued a sharp and unambiguous warning to Pakistan. He said that Islamabad must decide...
India’s First “Jihadi Drug” Bust: ₹182 Crore Captagon Seized Under Operation RAGEPILL
India has recorded its first-ever seizure of Captagon, a banned synthetic stimulant widely referred to as the “jihadi drug”. The...
From Soft Power to Store Shelves: How ‘Mango Diplomacy’ Is Sweetening India-US Relations
Indian mangoes have again become instruments of soft power. The arrival of the premium Kesar variety in Seattle is being...
As Global Trade Falters Under Crisis, India’s ‘Plan-B’ Strategy Begins Paying Off
The global economy is once again moving through turbulent waters. Escalating tensions in West Asia have unsettled international markets, triggered...
Amit Shah Pushes for Unified Global Drug Laws, Warns Fragmented Systems Are Fueling Cartels
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called on countries to build a unified global legal framework to tackle narcotics trafficking....
