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The “Mecca Pact”: India’s Strategic Choices in an Age of Proxy War and Realignment

August 9, 2026

How New Delhi can raise the costs of cross-border terrorism without walking into an escalation trap, and why a geopolitically complete answer has to include the Eastern Mediterranean, not just…

Interviews

China’s Desire to Find a Strong Naval Foothold in the Indian Ocean Is Quite Real:Former Ambassador Anil Trigunayat

August 3, 2026

Historically, ties between India and Sri Lanka have been described as “special” and consistently high on the bilateral agenda. Yet, recurring challenges have at times clouded the relationship. In Sri…

Analysis

The Hangor Moment: What Pakistan’s New Submarine Really Signals About China

Dr. Yashwant Singh |

July 30, 2026

Pakistan’s navy crossed a real threshold in 2026. The headline event, a submarine commissioning in China, is the least interesting part of the story. The more consequential one is a…

Interviews

Indo–Russian Strategic Relationship Has Always Been Among Moscow’s Top Priorities — An Exclusive Interview with Gleb Makarevich

A.Jathindra |

July 28, 2026

Let us begin with the Russia–Ukraine conflict. Russia is often described as a Pacific power, yet the war in Ukraine continues without resolution. It is notable that Ukraine, despite its…

Cockroach Janta Party: Satire or Shadow Play

A.Jathindra |

July 22, 2026

The Cockroach Party may sound like a satirical stunt, yet it has already captured headlines in international media. At first glance, it is clearly designed to undermine the ruling Bharatiya…

The Piraeus Threshold: India, Greece, and the Architecture of a Post-Chokepoint Order

Dr. Yashwant Singh |

July 19, 2026

In February 2026, India and Greece signed a five-year defence-industrial roadmap and a bilateral military cooperation plan; Athens also agreed to post a liaison officer at India’s Information Fusion Centre…

The India–Israel partnership will reshape aspects of the regional balance: An exclusive interview with Dr. Lauren Dagan Amos

A.Jathindra |

July 16, 2026

Israel has faced criticism—even from close European partners—over its war against Hamas and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to Tel Aviv underscores…

Kapur’s Visit to Colombo: Highlighting Beijing’s Strategic Aggressiveness

A.Jathindra |

June 25, 2026

On 22 June, Washington underscored its commitment to deepening ties with Colombo by announcing the provision of a Fleet Broadband satellite communications system valued at approximately US$4 million (over Rs.…