Pakistan-Iran Crisis: Check or Checkmate?
The Pakistan-Iran Crisis unfolds like a geopolitical chessboard—from the Iranian strikes to Telegram messages and propaganda. Was the Iranian strike a calculated strategic move or an unforeseen misstep?
Marg Bar Sarmachar: Response vs Aggression
A strategic blunder at best, Iran has lost its soft image inside Pakistan in just one blow. After over 24 hours of Iranian strikes inside Pakistan, the latter’s response was highly anticipated.
Behind the Unprovoked Iranian Strike
The unprovoked strike by Iran inside Pakistan can be explained through some plausible scenarios.
The World Afflux
Post-9/11, the world changed drastically with the rise of surveillance states, evolving power dynamics, and ongoing conflicts in Muslim-majority nations. Explore the lasting impact and challenges for nations like the United States, China, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan in the complex geopolitical landscape.
Inside & Beyond the India-Canada Diplomatic Trouble
What has been gained and what has been lost in this fresh diplomatic rift between India and Canada? The answer to this can be found in some possible scenarios.
Chitral – The (Dis)Information Incursion
TTP’s audience reach in the digital spaces posit how militants are equipped to start information catastrophes. The recent events in Chitral are a telling.
India at G20: Is the Glitter Just Surface Deep?
As India prepares to take the spotlight at the G20 Summit, it\’s essential to question whether this glittering opportunity signifies a genuine commitment to address pressing concerns or if it merely serves as a facade. The issues of rising inflation, extremism, Islamophobia, and the Kashmir situation cast a shadow on India\’s international image.
September 6th: The Battle Within
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Beyond the displays of military prowess, September 6th is a day for introspection—a time to acknowledge that while external threats are palpable, the gravest danger often festers within our borders.
Varying Regional Penchants
The world is again at the cusp of big powers tussle as China has become a potential contender to the United States due to its economic rise at an unexpected pace.
India’s BRICS Chapter
BRICS Summit 2023 turned out to be a tough test case for India’s strategic balancing. Not being able to assert itself diplomatically, tough choices wait ahead as it will preside over the G20 Summit next month in Delhi.