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India’s global ambitions are undercut by sectarian tensions, limited diplomatic capacity, and deteriorating ties with key regional neighbors.
With the 1996 Ganges water treaty ending in 2026, India’s push for reduced water shares and stalled Teesta talks fuel Bangladesh’s fears amid shifting politics and China’s growing influence.
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India’s recent announcement to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), followed by inflammatory remarks from senior ministers including Amit Shah’s conceited statement about never restoring
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Donald Trump’s embrace of a Pakistani delegation amid India’s diplomatic cold shoulder marks a pivotal shift in South Asia’s geopolitical calculus.
In recent days, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated once again, casting a long shadow over the region. From journalists to soldiers on the
With the recent Pak-Indo conflict resulting in an embarrassing military loss for India by Chinese made Pakistani Jets, the Modi government’s hostile rhetoric towards China
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