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Reading Time: 2 minutesA 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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Reading Time: 18 minutesEditor’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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Reading Time: 6 minutesSummary: 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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Reading Time: 9 minutesTrump’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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Reading Time: 4 minutesPradeep 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Pulwama terror attack has brought coercive diplomacy into the public discourse. It must be handled with caution. Coercive diplomacy? There is a need to differentiate it from ‘gunboat’ diplomacy! The article ignores the effect from all sides. In reality, … Continue reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHe has raised the ante after Pathankot, Uri, Pulwama and numerous other Kashmir related incidents. Justified reaction to actions. This means a lot to domestic politics. Though BJP’s unpalatable solution to Kashmir is quite far. This is an area where … Continue reading
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Reading Time: 4 minutesHindus follow a collection of religious beliefs. There is a common thread that binds them but politics can be a matter of belief for the sake of power. Continue reading
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Reading Time: 7 minutesThis is the title of a book written by Kancha Illaiah[i]. I stumbled upon the book searching for Shashi Tharoor’s book titled ‘Why I am a Hindu’, which I wanted to read out of curiosity and not self-affirmation. Illaiah’s book … Continue reading
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Reading Time: 4 minutesDangers of a one-party rule from Panchayat to Parliament will see the demise of democracy. Further, a religion backed ideology will put a strain on minorities, even with all the assurances of the BJP. It is too late for them to shed the self-created mantle of Hinduism. Karnataka elections will impact the future of democracy. Continue reading
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe 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
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Reading Time: 4 minutesTo proclaim patriotism is a popular act, at least politically. To make use of patriotism is a plank of a nationalist and is the first recourse of every politician. Who will vote anyone to power if they did not speak … Continue reading
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Reading Time: 8 minutes“Modi! Modi! Modi!” chanted the crowd, which seemed to have learnt from watching the videos of his speech in New York. With hands going up like a slanted salute to take mobile phone snap shots, it appeared like they were … Continue reading
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Reading Time: 5 minutesThere is a buzz and news about Rahul or Modi who could be the next prime minister of India. There are many gaps before the 2014 elections. A brief look at the reasons why one could succeed to end up being the prime minister is in trying to understand Indian party politics. Is there a changed international relations expectation from the new prime minster? Continue reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe saga of the date of birth of General Singh though a reality has been used to get a preferred general to the chiefs position. It is an action taken to remedy a previous favouritism. Can one wrong correct another or can this right correct an older wrong. This is a story of revenge or is it of righteousness. The nett result is that maybe a doubtful character is ending up as chief. This alas can not be proved as there is government bias over who can be chief. Continue reading
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Reading Time: 5 minutesThe saga of he date of birth of the chief has taken another twist, with the PIL being thrown out by the supreme court. A chance has been lost to cleared the sullied image of the situation and justice appears not to be served. Continue reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteClick here: The Indian Express article This release of this outdated news heightens the rift between the Army and the Government. I hope it is not what I think it is … a bit of izzat taken a bit too far, … Continue reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesGeneral V K Singh will go down in history for being someone who will change the nation’s perception of the Armed Forces, hopefully for the better. There have been chiefs ‘disciplined’ by the bureaucracy and the politicians in the past. … Continue reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt is unusual to have a Prime Minister sitting on the back benches. Most finish their terms and fade away into history. This will be the first time where the tie for premiership within the party will be like an … Continue reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe dispute over recording the Chief of Army Staff’s date of birth has come to a head. This has become a matter of Indian national izzat (honour) vs that of the General’s. If one were to go by the credo … Continue reading