Cuba’s deepening economic and infrastructural crisis is unfolding against a wider transformation in the geopolitical landscape of the Western Hemisphere. This article examines the paradox of Cuba as an economically fragile yet strategically...
The operationalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28 marked a significant institutional development in international climate governance, but its establishment has not resolved the deeper political and financial challenges surrounding...
The 5th Meeting of the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs, held in New Delhi in July 2026, highlighted the growing importance of intelligence and security cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region. This article examines the significance of the ...
The Sahel has emerged as one of the most persistent zones of political and security instability in Africa, shaped by the convergence of climate stress, weak governance, jihadist insurgency, resource competition and external intervention. Th...
On July 4, Tehran's Grand Mosalla Mosque saw millions gather ahead of the multi-day state funeral procession of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. However, in a crucial game of optics, the funeral also revealed Iran's current political standing i...
The security landscape between India and Pakistan has undergone a significant transformation following Operation Sindoor, extending beyond traditional concerns of cross-border terrorism and Kashmir. This article examines the operation's str...
As generative AI transforms the global knowledge economy, India's long-standing comparative advantage in labour-intensive digital services is entering a period of strategic transition. This article argues that the debate extends beyond job ...
The convergence of space, cyberspace, and artificial intelligence is redefining the foundations of national power and strategic competition. This article examines how India is integrating these domains through its evolving AI diplomacy, hig...
The rapid advancement of 'Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems' (LAWS) has exposed significant gaps in the governance of emerging military technologies. This article examines how autonomous targeting challenges the principles of international ...
The United Nations was established in 1945 with the ambitious goal of preserving international peace, promoting collective security, and preventing future global conflicts. For decades, it has served as the primary forum for diplomacy, conf...
It has almost been 10 years of the EU referendum that brought Britain's much contended exit from the European Union. Was public support for ‘Leave’ manufactured by populist politics of the time? Nevertheless, the volatility of the economy h...
Mega sporting events are increasingly becoming instruments of statecraft rather than merely celebrations of athletic competition. In an era where economic influence, international reputation, and strategic positioning are central to nationa...
