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HOW CONNECTIVITY BECAME THE ULTIMATE GEOPOLITICAL WEAPON?
The struggle for power in the Indo-Pacific is no longer centred on fleets and firepower alone.
THE STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE OF MARITIME POWER FOR BHARAT 2047
If India desires to be a maritime power, it is not sufficient to create a navy, however efficient and well manned.
THE FRAGILE LOGIC OF GREAT-POWER ENGAGEMENT
The United States and China continue to talk, not because rivalry is fading, but because the costs of miscalculation are rising.
INDIA’S MULTI-VECTOR DIPLOMATIC HEDGING
As great-power rivalry fragments the international system, India is refusing to choose sides.
THE MYTH OF MULTIPOLARITY
Following the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991, a rigid bipolar order gave way to a more fluid, transactional international system.
AFRICA’S STRATEGIC AUTONOMY IN A MULTIPOLAR CONTEST
Africa’s geopolitical position is shifting from a passive arena to an active negotiator within a multipolar order.
THE RISE OF MIDDLE POWER COALITIONS
The global order is no longer shaped by rigid alliances but by agile middle powers practising strategic autonomy.
PRE-EMPTION IN THE NUCLEAR AGE
The Iran war redefined deterrence through pre-emption, calibrated escalation and strategic ambiguity.
THE AGE OF MANAGED ESCALATION
The international system is entering a phase where crises are no longer resolved but carefully managed.
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AS THE NEW BATTLE SPACE
Power grids, communication networks, ports, financial systems and healthcare services now represent strategic vulnerabilities that adversaries increasingly exploit.
VENEZUELA AND THE ERODING GLOBAL ORDER
The dramatic US extraction of Venezuela’s president in early 2026 marks a defining rupture in global power politics. This episode exposes the hollowness of…
BRICS+: RISING POWER OR STRATEGIC MIRAGE?
In 2026, BRICS+ faces internal divisions, competing interests, and doubts over advancing multipolarity under India’s presidency or remaining an aspirational forum.
DAVOS 2026: BETWEEN DIALOGUE AND DISRUPTION
Behind the language of dialogue and cooperation at Davos 2026 lay a harsher reality: the global economy is no longer a neutral arena of exchange but an active battlefield.
AFRICA’S LONG ROAD TO STRATEGIC UNITY
As African leaders meet at the African Union’s February 2026 summit, the continent confronts a hardened global order marked by great-power rivalry, regional instability, and institutional strain.
SECURING THE SUPPLY CHAINS FOR INDIA’S GREEN ENERGY TRANSITION
The clean energy transition is not being won by technology alone but by control over minerals and their processing.
HYDROPOLITICS AND THE GLOBAL BATTLE FOR WATER
Water shaped civilizations and wars; today, population growth and climate stress make transboundary rivers geopolitical flashpoints across key regions globally.
HOW CLIMATE STRESS IS RESHAPING FUTURE DEFENCE PLANNING
Climate change is no longer only an environmental or economic problem; it is one of the defining geopolitical concerns of this century.
FROM COAL TO KILOWATTS: NUCLEAR AS THE NEXT TRANSITION
Coal built India’s industrial rise, but now it is becoming a liability. Still powering 73% of electricity and feeding steel, aluminium, and cement, coal…
AI IN DEFENCE – POWER, PERIL AND THE HUMAN FACTOR
Artificial intelligence has transformed from experimental technology to a battlefield reality, shaping how modern militaries operate. From intelligence and targeting to logistics, cyber defence,…
SOUTH AFRICA’S G20 LEADERSHIP AFRICA’S VOICE IN GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
Africa takes centre stage as the G20 convenes in Johannesburg for the first time, with South Africa leading calls for multilateral reform. Amid rising…
THE SCO REWIRING GLOBAL POWER EQUATIONS
The 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin marked a turning point for Eurasia. With leaders representing nearly half the world’s population and a quarter of…
CARRIER OR CHAOS SECURING THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA
At the heart of the South China Sea dispute lies China’s sweeping “nine-dash line” claim, overlapping waters of the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Brunei.…
BRICS AND BEYOND: INDIA’S BALANCING ACT FOR STRATEGIC AUTONOMY
As India assumes the BRICS presidency next year, experts from New Delhi to São Paulo reveal how the world’s largest democracy faces a difficult…
AFRICA’S STRATEGIC CRISIS ZONE: SAHEL, COUPS & PRIVATE ARMIES
Coups in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso highlight deep-rooted economic marginalization and postcolonial struggles. With ECOWAS losing sway, the new Alliance of Sahel States…
G-7: NOT EVEN FIGHTING IRRELEVANCE
Once a powerhouse forum for shaping global economic and security policy, the G7 now seems to operate in a vacuum of declining relevance. Formed…
MOSCOW’S GEOPOLITICAL REPOSITIONING AMIDST THE UKRAINE WAR
Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine and the subsequent wave of international sanctions and Western isolation, Moscow has not backed down from its strategic…
ASIA-PACIFIC AT THE CENTRE OF AI CYBERSECURITY INNOVATION
In a world increasingly shaped by digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how we defend against cyber threats. The Asia-Pacific region is emerging…
GLOBAL CONFLICTS BREWING A NEW ARMS RACE
The evolving global order is being shaped by an intensifying arms race, marked by protracted conflicts and strategic rivalries.
URBAN AIR MOBILITY IS RESHAPING THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION
VJAITRA and IIM Lucknow Incubation Propel India’s First Hydrogen-Powered VTOL Airtaxi for Pioneering Zero-Carbon Regional Air Connectivity.
POST-EB-5: WHY INDIAN INVESTORS ARE CHOOSING EUROPEAN RESIDENCY
The U.S. EB-5 program, once favored by Indian investors for Green Card access, now faces major delays.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR BRICS?
BRICS has evolved from an economic grouping into a geopolitical force, challenging the West’s dominance in global governance.
TRUMP PUSHES LATIN AMERICA INTO CHINA’S ARMS
Donald Trump’s aggressive foreign policies from economic pressure to ideological confrontations, risk pushing Latin America further into China’s sphere.
DAVOS 2025: A PLAYGROUND FOR THE ELITE?
The World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos continues to face criticism for being an exclusive, elite-dominated event.
COP30: WHO WILL BELL THE BILL?
The COP29 in Baku, agreed to a USD 300 billion annual climate finance goal by 2035. However, it was far short of the trillion-dollar figure demanded by developing countries like India.
DEMOCRATISING AI WITH AUTOML TECHNOLOGY
Traditionally, AI development involves complex, resource-intensive processes, but AutoML simplifies these steps by automating data cleaning, hyperparameter tuning, and deployment.
AI AND THE BALANCE OF POWER
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to restructure the global balance of power, promising unmatched innovation while posing existential risks. With capabilities far surpassing human…
EUROPA CLIPPER MISSION: UNRAVELING JUPITER’S MYSTERIOUS MOON
The icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa is cracked, indicating an active subsurface ocean that could support life. Scientists believe this ocean, with liquid…
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL: MANAGING CONFLICTS AND ASPIRATIONS
The 19th Summit Meeting of Heads of State and Governments from the Group of 20 was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 18-19…
AfCFTA AND THE QUEST FOR AFRICAN ECONOMIC UNITY
Signed in 2018, The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a landmark agreement mirrors Africa’s pursuit of economic integration, aiming to unify markets,…
CYBER FORENSICS SHAPES SECURITY IN THE DIGITAL WORLD
Cyber forensics is key in detecting, analysing, and stopping a cyberattack. Even an innocuous action such as opening a WhatsApp image infected with malware can spread throughout the entire network.
STRENGTHENING DEFENCE, CRAFTED IN INDIA
Initiatives towards reducing dependence on defence imports and expanding indigenous production through R&D and strategic partnerships have been yielding promising results.
INTERDEPENDENCE AND ITS DISCONTENTS
Global interdependence shapes today’s world, with its effects influencing economies, politics, and international relations. While integrated economies offer benefits, they also create challenges.
THE GLOBAL OBSESSION WITH NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Nearly eight decades after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the threat of nuclear conflict remains a global concern. Despite peaceful uses of…
INDIA REVISITS LIBYA
Despite several multilateral attempts to reach a solution, Libya’s conflict remains unabated. Among the major international players in Libya, India and China are moving…
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission Successfully Lifts Off, Aiming for First Private Spacewalk
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission successfully launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 0923 GMT on Sept 10. The crew aboard the Dragon capsule will…
NANO-TECHNOLOGY IN DEFENCE
Scientific research in the last century has revealed facets that have fundamentally changed our understanding of nanoscale materials. With the help of NT, material properties can be tweaked to make them durable and stronger, have better electrical & thermal conductivity, microbacterial resistance etc. NT has ushered revolutionary changes in the military domain. Potential applications of the cutting-edge developments of nanotechnology in defence include extremely small computers, robots, missiles, satellites, launchers and sensors.
RE-EMERGENCE OF ATTRITIONAL WARFARE
India, notwithstanding, her professed themes of non-alignment, and peaceful co-existence, based on non-aggression has been at the receiving end of multiple wars and festering conflicts. Taking heed of emerging trends, India has embarked on multiple measures to cope with multi-spectral challenges.
Re-Emergence Of Attritional Warfare
India, notwithstanding, her professed themes of non-alignment, and peaceful co-existence, based on non-aggression has been at the receiving end of multiple wars and festering conflicts. Taking heed of emerging trends, India has embarked on multiple measures to cope with multi-spectral challenges.
Countering Proxies & Violent Non-State Actors
The modern conflicts are evolving, differentiative parameters have come into play that were not present earlier and hence the very changed outcome being witnessed in the world today – the phenomenon of proxies! Unless the global community decides to call out all the ‘third parties’ with vested interest the resolution of such raging conflicts will be unlikely.
Russo-Ukraine War: Phase of Engagement with Long-Range Weapons
The Russia–Ukraine war, now in its third year has raised several questions for instance, whether Russia has deployed its full military might and failed, or alternatively, is Russia adopting a more nuanced approach to using force and the resulting destruction? The war has reached a phase of engagement with long-range vectors and drones, with no end in sight. Despite this, an analysis of geopolitical aspects, and the conduct of military operations can yield valuable insights.
Even War Has Rules
Though Israel continues to feel it is waging a just war against Hamas there are applicable international laws and norms it must not ignore. Whether Israel has unrestricted rights while using force in self-defence? What are the limits which Israel is supposed to comply with and has Israel violated those limits set under international law?
Africa Heats Up as US & Russian Forces ‘Face-Off’ In Niger
The US ignored longstanding patterns of governance, neglected the pro-sovereignty movements, and denied any role of independent local African blocs. The current cacophony was long in the making as the new players enter the fray.
Is Machine Supremacy Approaching Faster Than Expected?
When AI double of President Putin interviewed him, it marked the advent of the first official Deepfake.
COP 28 Dubai : So Much For So Little
The recently held COP 28 event at Dubai has laid down a future path for climate stability. But as seen in the past the mechanism of implementation remains most difficult to accomplish.
G7 : It’s Time To Get India In
G7 the world’s most powerful global body needs to recalibrate itself. Inviting India as its full member would give the boost it direly needs to wade through the murky realities and maintain its future relevance.
G20 Summit Cements India’s Global Appeal
India’s focussed approach and sincere intent of carrying it’s G20 responsibilities saw the event unfold in clockwork precision, showcasing it’s diplomatic prowess on a global platform.
IAF’s Bidding As An Aerospace Power
The operationalisation of aerospace arm by major powers presents an evolutionary challenge for IAF, which faces a certain ‘Two Front Threat’ and depletion in it’s offensive assets. IAF’s new Doctrine will help augment it’s capabilities in the near future with new vision of transforming itself from an ‘Air Power’ to an ‘Aerospace Power’.
Emerging Technologies Shaping The New Horizon
With massive potential the emerging technologies also bring newer ethical challenges, how it will ultimately push human evolution remains vague and uncertain for the time being…
Challenging A New Frontier
-By Ravi Srivastava (This article has also been featured in Raksha Anirveda on 14th Feb 2023.) a 5 mins read. Evolution A fast unfolding war…
NATO : An Answer To No One!
Fear of The Union In 1945 as the World War 2 drew curtains, it left countries with massive destruction. More than 35 million…
