The 5th Meeting of the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs, held in New Delhi in July 2026, highlighted the growing importance of intelligence and security cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region. This article examines the significance of the meeting for India and the wider BIMSTEC framework, focusing ...

The Sahel has emerged as one of the most persistent zones of political and security instability in Africa, shaped by the convergence of climate stress, weak governance, jihadist insurgency, resource competition and external intervention. This article examines the structural foundations of this insta...

On July 4, Tehran's Grand Mosalla Mosque saw millions gather ahead of the multi-day state funeral procession of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. However, in a crucial game of optics, the funeral also revealed Iran's current political standing in power and allyship, uncovering critical alliances of the r...

The security landscape between India and Pakistan has undergone a significant transformation following Operation Sindoor, extending beyond traditional concerns of cross-border terrorism and Kashmir. This article examines the operation's strategic implications, the evolving role of deterrence, the gr...

As generative AI transforms the global knowledge economy, India's long-standing comparative advantage in labour-intensive digital services is entering a period of strategic transition. This article argues that the debate extends beyond job displacement to the broader concepts of labour sovereignty, ...

The convergence of space, cyberspace, and artificial intelligence is redefining the foundations of national power and strategic competition. This article examines how India is integrating these domains through its evolving AI diplomacy, highlighting initiatives such as the AI Impact Summit, the Indi...