Chinese Strategy in the South China Sea
By now, it is clear that China has decided to ditch Deng Xiaoping’s foreign policy dictum of “hiding its capabilities and biding its time” in favour of a much more active foreign policy. Under...
Category: Opinion
Foreign Tweets on Farmers Protest: Propaganda or Criticism?
The farmers’ protest in the country has taken an unexpected turn. The protest is no longer limited to those three bills passed by the Indian Parliament which led to the protest in the first...
Iranian Influence in Middle Eastern Geopolitics
The aftermath of the 2003 invasion of Iraq awakened a window of opportunity for sectarian conflicts. Iran’s everlasting endeavours to possess political power in Iraq has distressed the overall geopolitical climate in the Middle...
Tunisia: Is the country reviving ‘Spring’ this winter?
The revolution that began with a single act of self-immolation and led to one of the greatest revolutions in the modern history of Arab nations marked its decadal anniversary this January. But the scenes...
Role of Japan in the Indo-Pacific
Introduction With the dawn of the 21st century, The Indo-pacific region has gained utmost priority and importance for nations aiming for a greater role in global geopolitics and geoeconomics. This rise of China has...
Nepal: Easy target for Chinese Money Launderers
Despite the coronavirus pandemic imposing lockdowns, India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)’s seizures of smuggled foreign-origin gold in the country increased by around 13 per cent in value in 2019-20. Smugglers are now increasingly relying on...
Drones in Warfare: Merits and Limitations
Between 2000 and 2020, drones use extensively gained momentum as they become tools of war in critical regional conflicts in various parts of the world. Quite recently, Azerbaijan’s successful use of drones against Armenia...
Covid Positivism and Philosophers’ Vow of Silence
Covid-19 has shocked the 21st-century human so intensely that its effects may remain fresh in the mind for generations. Since the very first day of the epidemic, which quickly and over a few months...
Republic Day celebrations gloomy for India: Protest unfolds into waves of chaos
The farmers protest in India have taken an ugly turn as the Republic Day celebrations succumbed to protests all across the capital. Despite the ragging pandemic and severe protests witnessed across various parts of...
Israel, Don’t Trust Turkey
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Rumors are circulating that an Israeli-Turkish rapprochement might occur soon. Jerusalem and other regional capitals should not fall yet again for Ankara’s deceptions. In recent weeks, Turkey has found itself greatly isolated...
