The Pandemic and the Military Dimension of India’s National Security
As the pandemic hit India’s national health system, with a severity that was unexpected and astonishing, the specter of non- military threats confronted the nation and security of the citizens became paramount.
USAID and India: Trump, Biden and the Future of Foreign Assistance
As the pandemic persists, great powers have been recommitting to soft power strategies through vaccine diplomacy and economic aid to countries that are grappling with Covid-19. In this context, agencies such as…
India-US Synergy towards a Greener Future
India and the USA have evolved as partners transcending the conventional domains of cooperation while recognizing climate change as a central pillar of strategic partnership. The ambitious pathway being paved by both…
Iran’s Teetotum Stakes in Afghanistan
Iran has had a longstanding involvement in the internal matters of Afghanistan and has played a crucial role in the power dynamics that exists within Afghanistan. With Blinken’s suggestion of bringing together…
China’s AI Development: Progress, Military Applications and Impact on China’s Military Strategy
As strategic competition between the US and China is intensifying, both the giant and the rising titan, respectively, are obsessed with securing their strategic interests, emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) yields…
India’s Rise and the Indian Ocean Region
Debajit Borauh 29th May 2021 Picture Courtesy: PTI, New Delhi A pioneer of India’s maritime power theory, KM Panikkar said that, “to other countries the Indian Ocean could be only one of…
Taiwan’s Status: The Past, Present and Future
Srimedha Bandi 29th May 2021 Picture Courtesy: Reuters Taiwan officially known as the Republic of China is an island located ninety miles off the southern coast of China and is home to…
Drugs-Taliban Nexus in Afghanistan and the US withdrawal
The resurgence of Taliban as a political and military force in Afghanistan has raised a number of questions regarding the future of the war torn country. While external players and regional stakeholders…
China’s Military Strategy: The Past, Present and Future
Beijing’s success lies in working on their weaknesses and mitigating their vulnerabilities. Since Beijing’s rise is structurally favoured, it is using mechanisms and strategies that fall short of conventional warfare, to prolong…
