The political conflicts between the United States, Cuba, and Iran reveal significant structural parallels in the use of economic sanctions and coercive diplomacy. This commentary examines how Washington has employed economic restrictions, f...
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 i...
Mega sporting events are increasingly becoming instruments of statecraft rather than merely celebrations of athletic competition. In an era where economic influence, international reputation, and strategic positioning are central to nationa...
The evolving relationship between Iran and the United Arab Emirates reflects a broader transformation in Gulf geopolitics, where influence is increasingly measured not only through military power but also through connectivity, finance, tech...
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...
India’s engagement with the West Asian security architecture has undergone a significant transformation amid shifting regional and global power dynamics. Relations that were once centred on energy security, trade, and expatriate welfare hav...
How many times have we read in our history textbooks that the colonial forces and the conquerors of the post-Renaissance and post-Enlightenment era were responsible for the hurried boundaries and geographical features that have taken a perm...
India’s engagement with West Asia has undergone a major transformation since the post-Cold War period, evolving from energy-driven ties to a multidimensional strategic partnership. Guided by initiatives such as the “Look West” and “Link Wes...
India's maritime engagement with Tanzania reflects the growing strategic importance of the Western Indian Ocean in India's regional security and cooperation framework. The article examines the opportunities and challenges shaping bilateral ...
The Pacific region is once again becoming the epicentre of realpolitik amongst great powers, where both regional and extra-regional powers are competing to expand their sphere of influence. In recent years, China has deliberately, methodica...
The Arctic is emerging as a critical arena of geopolitical competition, where climate change, shifting maritime routes, military expansion, and resource interests are reshaping the strategic landscape. This article examines how Russia's mil...
The United States-Saudi Arabia civil nuclear agreement marks a significant shift in the geopolitics of energy, technology, and non-proliferation. It examines how the agreement extends beyond civilian nuclear cooperation to encompass strateg...
