The Path to Bharat is called IMEC
In the face of increasingly aggressive crisis scenarios, the time for democracies is shrinking. It is crucial for their preservation to build secure bridges, and the one connecting India toRead More
IMEC missing link starts construction despite Middle East conflict
On 5 October, Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, laid the foundation stone for the Aqaba-Shidiya-Ma’an railway. Officially,Read More
From Flydubai to Dīn: What the FZ1073 Hijacking Attempt Tells Us
The attempted hijacking of Flydubai FZ1073 raises questions that go beyond aviation security. The concept of dīn helps explain how extremists turn religious identity into an exclusive political order. IsraelRead More
US Carrier Surge Flashes War Warning Across Indo-Mediterranean Choke Points
The Trump administration deployed the USS Theodore Roosevelt and additional Marine forces to the CENTCOM area. This marks a significant escalation in the Indo-Mediterranean region. The move aims to deterRead More
MI5’s China warning goes far beyond British universities
China’s Research Funding: Over 100 UK academics contributed to research funded by the China General Technology Research Institute. Concerns about Research Funding: Chinese state institutions may be exploiting academic opennessRead More
Why Baku matters in Italy’s fuel-price squeeze
Socar’s fuel-price cap shows how Italy’s strategic relationship with Azerbaijan can translate into direct domestic economic effects. Baku’s relevance to Rome now extends to a politically sensitive part of Italy’sRead More
Russia’s drone threat adds another layer of uncertainty to the Indo-Mediterranean
Security Threat: Europe faces a potential security threat from Russia, with reports suggesting the possibility of sea-launched drone attacks on Mediterranean countries. Target Countries: Italy, France, and Spain are potentialRead More
China’s Rare Earth Squeeze Gives New Weight to Italy-US Cooperation
China has dominant control over rare earth minerals, which are crucial for various industries. The US and Italy are strengthening their partnership to establish alternative supply chains for these minerals.Read More
US and China explore guardrails for the AI race – Why it matters for India too
US-China AI Incident Notification Mechanism: A mechanism is being discussed to prevent misunderstandings and reduce the risk of AI incidents escalating into crises. Mechanism’s Goal: Establish predictability and communication channels,Read More
Pakistan modernises its military. India is also looking at China
Military Modernization Goal: Transform Pakistan’s armed forces through new platforms, precision-strike capabilities, and integrated operations. Impact on India: Adds complexity to India’s strategic considerations, impacting both bilateral and broader regionalRead More
Retreating in the Pacific: America’s second island chain dilemma
Proposed US Military Strategy: Reduce presence in the Pacific, end alliances with Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the Philippines, and reposition forces to the second island chain. Objective: Lower theRead More