The post-Cold War order is under strain. From rising blocs to institutional paralysis, a more fragmented and multipolar world is…
Inside the $2.2 Trillion Defence Economy: The Business of War Explained
The defence industry is one of the largest, most technologically advanced, and most geopolitically consequential sectors of the international economy…
The Hidden Naval War Reshaping Global Trade
A largely unseen maritime conflict in the Red Sea is forcing global shipping to reroute, raising costs and disrupting supply…
Pakistan and the Afghan War: From Strategic Depth to Regional Escalation
A deadly Kabul hospital strike and a temporary Eid ceasefire mark a turning point in the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict. This analysis…
Why Every American President Ends Up Fighting the Same Wars
Since World War II, nearly every American president has faced the same dilemma: whether military power can reshape political realities…
Allies or Opportunists? How Global Power Politics Is Reshaping Diplomacy
In the modern international system, alliances are rarely as clear-cut as they appear. Countries publicly affirm partnerships while privately pursuing…
If Iran’s Regime Collapses, What Comes Next?
If Iran’s regime collapses, the consequences could reshape the Middle East. History’s warnings from Iraq, Libya, and Syria reveal why…
Diplomacy Is Not About Choosing Sides – It Is About Protecting Interests
A wide-ranging conversation with former Indian Ambassador Anil Trigunayat on Libya’s collapse, the Iran crisis, India’s strategic autonomy, and the…
Is Ali Khamenei Alive? Scenarios, Succession, and the Regional Fallout
Reports of coordinated U.S.–Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader have triggered global uncertainty. Whether Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lives or dies,…
Month in Review: February 2026: A World in Motion
From Middle East military signalling and Iran’s unrest to U.S. strategic ambiguity, gold volatility and Winter Olympics preparations, February 2026…