Rival Blueprints: Beijing’s Expansionism and India’s Partnerships

Icon-download Introduction As South Asia’s geopolitical theatre reaches a critical juncture following the Pahalgam incident in Jammu & Kashmir on 22 nd April1 – where India leverages its strategic partnerships, most notably with Moscow,2 evoking echoes of 19713 – while China reaffirms its staunch support for Pakistan.4Consequently, this has opened a new crevice in the […]
Operation Sindoor: Redefining Notion of Victory in the Modern Limited Wars

Icon-download Abstract The April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack marked a watershed moment in India’s evolving counterterrorism and strategic doctrine. Traditional paradigms of victory—measured in territorial acquisition and enemy attrition—have become obsolete in the age of multidomain conflict. Today, psychological dominance, strategic signalling, narrative warfare, and escalatory control define success. Operation Sindoor reveals India’s transition toward […]