Analysis

“China is trying to win the Geopolitical Chess Game without moving a single piece on Chess Board.”   The Central banks worry about another inflationary spike following 35% drop of traffic through the Red Sea-thanks […]

The BRICS alliance, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has issued a call for Middle Eastern nations to cease using the US dollar for oil payments and instead utilize local currencies. This […]

The bond between Pakistan and Afghanistan is a polygonal one, characterized by a rich tapestry of historical layers and underlying tensions, presenting a dynamic interplay that is ripe for further investigation. The relationship between Pakistan […]

The political landscape is undergoing a radical change with the emergence of AI in electoral politics. One significant example was the use of AI-generated content by the Republican National Committee to criticise the Democratic candidate, […]

As one reflects on Iran’s response to the recent Israeli attack on its consulate in Damascus, memories of previous Iranian strikes come rushing back. In January 2020, Iran retaliated against American targets in Iraq following […]

On 07 March 2024, Sweden became the 32nd member of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), marking end of 200 years of Swedish non-alignment policy. Historically, Finland and Sweden have maintained non-alignment to avoid hostilities with […]

The recent revelation by the Indian Air Force (IAF) claims the accidental firing of BrahMos combat missile in neighboring territory, in March 2022. Though the facts and reasons provided are insufficient, this development has raised […]

The chronicle of history provides a lesson fraught with danger. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s negotiation policy failed to prevent war even though the UK offered concessions to Germany. Pakistan’s policymakers face a similar dilemma with […]

Kautilya, India’s ancient philosopher and political strategist writes that, “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”. Indian foreign policy is a true depiction of this Machiavellian style statecraft. At the backdrop of Sino-U.S. competition, […]