The changing dynamics of India-Bangladesh Relations- Navigating cooperation and challenges
Icon-download Introduction Factors like culture, history, and geography have molded the India and Bangladesh ties for decades. India played an important role in the formation of Bangladesh in 1971.1 Thereafter, their relations have been characterized by both cooperation and conflict. Trade, water-sharing, border management, and security have been key areas of engagement. The recent change […]
Cross-Border Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir
Icon-download Introduction Since independence, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has been facing a lot of violence and unrest because of terrorism coming from across the border from Pakistan. Even though India and Pakistan have tried many times to bring peace through talks and agreements still the situation has not improved to the desired level. This is […]
India’s diplomatic ties with Taliban
Icon-download Introduction The Taliban government was established in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of US military in August 2021 which led to some serious concerns for India. Taliban, which is an Islamic terrorist group based on Sharia law, has tormented various sections of the society including women and minorities by imposing strict and merciless policies. India’s […]
India and the US during Trump’s Administration
Icon-download Introduction India and the United States used to have a lot of disagreements a long time ago, especially during the Cold War. But over the years, they started becoming friends and working together in many areas. By the time Donald Trump became the President of the US in January 2017, India and the US […]
India’s crucial role in bringing peace to the DRC: Mediating amid global tensions and mineral Interests
Icon-download Introduction: A Nation at a Crossroads The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) stands at a crucial intersection where geopolitics, natural resources, and regional conflicts converge. President Felix Tshisekedi’s recent proposal to the United States and Europe—offering direct access to the DRC’s vast mineral wealth in exchange for intervention to end the ongoing violence—highlights the […]
Guam: An Incipient Pulpit of Strategic Rivalry
Icon-download Introduction The Guam (Guåhan) Island is an integral part of US’ presence in the Pacific Ocean as it became a territory in 1898 placing it under the US Navy.1 The island’s strategic location, historical operations and proximity to the Asian continent provides the US access to various fronts making it an indispensable location in […]
First Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of G20 Members at Johannesburg: Takeaways For India.
Icon-download Introduction India, after a successful stint, handed over the G-20 presidency to Brazil in November 2022. From Brazil, the G-20 presidency was passed on to South Africa for a period from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025. South Africa assumes the Presidency of G-20 at a time when the world is grappling with […]
India and South Korea Potential Cooperation: Advancing Space Exploration and Semiconductor Manufacturing
Icon-download Introduction In August 2024, South Korea launched its new space agency, the Korea Aero Space Administration (KASA). 1 With the launch of a new space agency, South Korea has also announced that it will double its budget to US $1.1 billion by 2027 for space exploration. 2 South Korea launched its first locally developed […]
Reforms in Army Base Workshops – A Key Enabler in Defence Preparedness.
Icon-download ‘It is not the new tank that wins the battle, but the one that has been repaired and sent back three times.’ […]
The Air-Surface Littoral: Tomorrows Kurukshetra (Battleground)
Icon-download ‘The work we do hasn’t just changed our war. It’s changed all wars, forever’.1 – Darwin Ukrainian Ace FPV Drone Pilot Introduction Pablo Chovil, an infantry officer of the US Army, supporting the Iraqi operation to recapture Mosul from the Islamic State in 2016-17 witnessed the first ever large-scale use of […]
