In Putin's Russia, The Tsars Are Gone But The Oligarchs Are Here
Russkiy Mir—Putin’s ideology of Russian supremacy—seems to work. But then, in Russia, one never knows anything. One can’t.
How The Current World Order Evolved, And Why Nations Are Seeking An Alternative
Over the centuries, the global order has shifted at regular intervals. With the rise of Third World powers, the post-Cold War US hegemony may have to face consequences
In Ukraine, Russia Broke an 85-Year Taboo
Ukraine’s increasing reliance on innovative drone technologies to Russia’s much larger military shows the contours of future anti-imperialist struggles.
Europe And The North Atlantic Rift In Geopolitics
The signs of the rupture of the North Atlantic alliance between the US and Western Europe were in evidence since 2016 with news of Russian social media meddling in the Brexit referendum and the Trump presidential victory
Global Geopolitics In An Interminable Chaos
Increasing flashpoints in several countries and regions—Gaza and Israel, Russia and Ukraine, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Yemen—have been metamorphosing.
Is US Reset With Russia Due to the China Factor?
Analysts suggest Trump sees China as the main rival of the US in military and technological superiority, as opposed to a depleted Russia
Georgia Walks A Tightrope Internally And Externally
The country’s international position will remain precarious so long as it leaves its own internal political crisis unaddressed amidst the war, which is witnessing constant shifts in solidarities and alliances
Trump’s Tariffs: Is A Global Trade War In The Offing?
Trump’s imposition of tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico could set the stage of a tariff war on a global scale with his move resulting strong and coordinated responses from all three countries.
As Europe Rearms, Poland, The Baltics, And Scandinavia Brace For A New Era
As NATO's future grows uncertain and Russian threats escalate, Poland expands its military, the Baltics fortify their defenses, and Scandinavia abandons neutrality, marking a historic shift in Europe’s security landscape.
A NATO Without The US?
NATO, which has been a sign of Western “brotherhood” for the past 75 years, now stands at a crossroads.
A Global Reset Is On, Marked By Disdain For Ethics And Morality
Dilution of the sanctity of treaties, disruption to traditional norms of military tactics, jettisoning of morality and ethics in the conduct of war and anomalous developments in diplomacy characterise international relations and the security domain in the period from February 2022 to 2025.
China's Ultimate Geopolitical Aim
For a while now, China has emerged as a patron voice of globalisation, and it comes with the goal to delegitimise American power and its values.
Why 'Making America Great Again' May Be Good For India
Donald Trump’s gradual shift to transactional diplomacy has one long-term motive— to counter the Chinese challenge.
US' Tariff Wars: Intentions, Strategy, and Global Impact
A lot of what the Trump administration is doing, even when it looks like it is directed at other countries, is targeted at China.
Birthright Citizenship To Federal Fund Freeze: Trump’s Litany Of Legal Woes
The slew of litigation filed by states’ attorneys in the USA challenging Trump’s executive orders on citizenship, federal funding and agency restructuring speaks to a nation at a critical constitutional juncture
The India-US Bromance: Partners As Well As Competitors
How the Indian PM and the US president do the tango of ‘America First’ and ‘India First’—similar sounding mottos that make them partners, mainly in politics, as well as competitors, especially in trade
How Bengali Literature Perceives Maratha Heroism
There was backlash to 'Chhaava' was from a section of Bengali academics, who took to social media alleging the film was shamelessly one-sided
Ode to a Connoisseur: A Daughter’s Diary
In a bid to remember Dad through his penchant for music, we decided to put together a playlist of his favourite songs