On June 19th, 17.9 million Iran citizens voted ultra-conservative Ebrahim Raisi, the former judicial chief, as the President of the country. He enters the office at a time when Iran is caught between a chaotic domestic situation with a trai...
Japan and Germany conducted their first ever “2 plus 2 dialogue” on 13th April 2021, albeit in virtual mode due to the raging pandemic. This comes after Germany announced that its frigate “Bayern” will set sail for the South China Sea in Au...
Reforms in the defence acquisition procedure was announced by defence minister Rajnath Singh on 30 September 2020, all of which will be implemented 1st October onwards. The purpose behind the reforms was two-fold, first goal was ‘Atmanirbha...
With the emergence of China at the world stage, it is looking for new areas for investment. Latin American region, which is also considered as one of the most resource-rich regions in the world and has a huge growth potential. China has bee...
Japan is increasingly placing economic security at the centre of its national strategy, moving beyond cost efficiency towards reliable supply chains, critical technologies, and diversified economic partnerships. The article examines Japan’s...
Artificial intelligence has quietly enhanced the structure of modern conflict. Earlier cyber-attacks were solely dependent on the skills and patience of human beings, but now in the technology driven world artificially intelligent algorithm...
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 ...
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. Th...
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 ...
The United Nations was established in 1945 with the ambitious goal of preserving international peace, promoting collective security, and preventing future global conflicts. For decades, it has served as the primary forum for diplomacy, conf...
The 2026 Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi marked an important step in the evolution of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue from a primarily consultative forum into a platform increasingly focused on operational cooperation and p...
The contemporary confrontation between Iran and the United States cannot be understood without examining the historical events that transformed a strategic partnership into one of the most enduring rivalries in international politics. Begin...
