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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Melbourne visit blended a large diaspora event with formal diplomatic engagements, including a Government House reception and discussions on trade, education, and Australia–India ties. This analysis explores the community turnout, political optics, and the broader significance of the visit. Continue reading
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A Five‑Part Geopolitical Inquiry The world is shifting in ways that are uncomfortable, unpredictable, and often violent. Whether one agrees with Donald Trump’s disregard for a rules‑based order or not, his disruptive methods have shaped global behaviour in ways that … Continue reading
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Editor’s Note: This essay is the first instalment in a five‑part series examining Donald Trump’s geopolitical method — from the architecture of his strategy to its implications across the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, and the Indo‑Pacific. Each part can … Continue reading
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Summary: Iran military preparedness is often misunderstood, shaped not only by sanctions and strategy but by the geography and caution that define how the country positions itself in any conflict. This essay examines why a U.S. ground invasion of Iran … Continue reading
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Summary: This essay examines the transformation of the Arab world from ideological blocs into economically driven, technologically ambitious states navigating a multipolar global order. It explores how the Gulf monarchies, Levantine states, and North African powers are repositioning themselves between … Continue reading
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Trump’s Method to Madness — Part V: South Asia, Nuclear Realities, and the Islamic Bomb Summary: This essay examines South Asia through the lens of nuclear rivalry, institutional collapse, and great‑power competition. It explores the failure of SAARC, the contradictions … Continue reading
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Pradeep Kanthan Operation Sindoor and the Sound of Silence In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India’s latest counter-terrorism strike against cross-border provocation, one thing stood out louder than the missiles — the silence from the South Asian neighbourhood. No statements … Continue reading
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The Twilight of Democracy was the title of Tariq’s talk. It was at the Concert Hall, packed with people of all ages, and there seemed to be more women than men. Continue reading