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Bay of Bengal: India’s Maritime Backyard and the Cost of Alienating the Resident Power
As India continues to strengthen its naval footprint in the region, any effort by Bangladesh to challenge this balance of power risks pushing the smaller nation into vulnerability and irrelevance.
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The Indian Navy Advances QUAD’s Vision for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
The Indian Navy’s leadership within QUAD, exemplified by its pivotal role in Malabar exercises, reinforces a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. By countering regional threats, fostering maritime cooperation, and addressing non-traditional challenges, India positions itself as a stabilizing force and a key player in advancing shared security and economic objectives across the region.
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Ismail Haniyeh Assassination: Escalating Tensions in Middle East
By Vishesh Singh Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination on 31st July 2024 in Tehran marks a significant escalation in Middle Eastern tensions. Blamed on Israel, this act could provoke severe retaliation from Iran and its proxies, potentially igniting a broader regional conflict. Haniyeh was in Iran for the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian…
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The Transformation of the Global Village into a Global Convergence
A report called “Global Risks 2035” was published by the Atlantic Council in September 2016. The report predicted a chaotic and war-torn future characterized by violent extremism, the breakdown of order, and a state of perpetual war. The report identified China and Russia as new enemies of the Western world, particularly the US and its…
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Justin Trudeau is at the forefront of the fight against authoritarianism
Introduction In a world marked by increasing geopolitical tensions and the rise of authoritarian regimes, leaders who champion democracy and human rights play a pivotal role in shaping the global political landscape. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has emerged as a prominent figure in defending democracy and standing up against authoritarian regimes, particularly in the…
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Should Ukraine Refine Its Media And Narrative Strategy?
Introduction We fight not because we hate those in front of us, but because we love those behind us! The slogan above – by Roman Shukhevych, the commander of a Ukrainian insurgent army in the 1940s – is very popular, and symbolic of Ukraine’s current military quagmire. This section discusses Ukraine’s narrative and media environment,…
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The US-Led NATO And Its Allies Need Dominance In Afghanistan Over Global Powers, Not Over Their Proxy Taliban
By Siddhant Hira and Kagusthan Ariaratnam As US-led NATO forces prepare to withdraw from Afghanistan, General Scott Miller — the United States’ longest-serving military commander in the area — told the BBC that the priority of NATO troops is “the risks to our forces” and “the risks to the future of Afghanistan.” General Miller’s comments…