The war that has convulsed West Asia since February has tested every regional relationship, but few as quietly and as consequentially as the one between […]
Category: South Asia
Beyond Regional War: Ukraine’s Conflict as Catalyst of Russia’s Global Repositioning
When Russia invaded Ukraine in late February of 2022, it was seen as one of the biggest geopolitical shocks to the existing international order in […]
Negotiating Multipolarity: India’s Position in BRICS Transformation
Fareed Zakaria, in his book, ‘The Post-American World’, argues that we are not entering an era of American decline, but rather one defined by the […]
Calibrated Re-engagement: India’s New FDI Framework and the Return of Chinese Capital
On 10 March 2026, the Indian government approved a proposal that would bring significant changes to the country’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy, including the […]
NON-ALIGNMENT 2.0: A pretence or path for the global south?
For scholars, policymakers and strategic analysts navigating the fragmented architecture of contemporary international relations, the growing adoption of a non-aligned posture by many states is […]
From Hands-off to Engagement: India’s Diplomacy Amidst a Changing Nepal
Nepal has moved towards political stability over the past few decades. India, its closest neighbour and largest trade partner, has been a keen observer of […]
Between the Street and the State: Pakistan’s Reaction to US-Israel’s killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
On 28 February 2026, Israel and the United States launched yet another joint campaign of large-scale air strikes against Iran over its nuclear programme by […]
China’s Global Ambitions in Tailspin Amidst US-Israeli War on Iran
The rise of China was the biggest rupture in the new world order. The Americans’ strategy needed an overhaul, and the world was slowly embracing […]
Deconstructing Dollar Imperialism: Toward a Multipolar Currency Order
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reflected on a hegemonic world order where economic integration risks mutating into subordination. […]
No Dilli, No Pindi: BNP’s Mandate for Change and the Future of Bangladesh
The much-awaited Bangladesh’s 13th national election, held on 12 February, was hailed as ‘historic’ for marking the first election since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina […]