War & Diplomacy
Peace in the Middle East will not emerge from grand declarations or social-media bravado. It will come through negotiations between governments that distrust one another.
Why Narendra Modi Never Holds A Press Conference
Previous Prime Ministers of India faced questions and were criticised by journalists. Mr Modi prefers carefully choreographed interviews with friendly anchors.
Adani, Bribery & America’s Calculations
According to reports from American media outlets, three United States enforcement agencies are preparing either to abandon or settle major investigations into the Adani group.
Power & The Politics Of Exclusion
Elections persist, but voter exclusion, institutional drift and polarisation are reshaping India’s democracy into a narrower, more controlled political arena.
The Global South And The Rise of Strategic Non-alignment
Will the ‘Global South’ be a decisive force, a credible bloc, where the future power contests will be settled?
Civilisations Are Not Targets
To speak of wiping out a civilisation is to flirt with a world in which such outcomes are conceivable. That is a world most would prefer not to inhabit.
From Shadow Conflict To Open War: The New Reality Of West Asia
America’s illegal war on Iran has shattered deterrence and reshaped West Asia’s fragile strategic order.
AI, Academia And Cognitive Offloading
Indian universities must articulate clear principles about AI. They should require disclosure when machines shape feedback or assessment.
Do As We Say: Nuclear Power And The U.S.–Iran Standoff
As tensions rise, America’s nuclear dominance collides with Iran’s defiance, exposing contradictions at the heart of global nonproliferation.
The Epstein Emails And The Architecture of Invisible Influence
Epstein’s emails pull back the curtain on the mechanics of power. They show how fixers and fraudsters influence global politics.
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Approved Khashoggi Murder
Muhammad bin Salman approved an operation in Istanbul to kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Reforming India’s Banking Sector?
The government must ensure that the country’s banks are protected & strengthened, not sold to a rich.
The Pitfalls Of Vaccine Nationalism
Is ‘vaccine nationalism’ good for India? Should political gains come before the health & safety of Indians?
Trump Is Impeached For Second Time: What’s Next?
Trump leaves a rotten legacy. His brash & abrasive politics deepened divisions in the American democracy.
Where The Mind Is Without Fear
As India celebrates its 74th Independence Day, Tagore’s poem is an apt reminder of the new India we envisioned.