Tariffs, Tensions, and Turning Points: Trump’s Strategic Shift on India
Trump’s second term marks a sharp shift in U.S.-India ties, with tariffs and renewed Pakistan outreach reshaping the South Asia strategy.
Weaponizing Water: India’s IWT Suspension Alarms UK Parliament
India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty sparks alarm in the UK Parliament, raising global concerns over treaty violations and water wars.
Echo Chambers and Empire Dreams: How India Projects Its Own Lobbying
India accuses Pakistan of lobbying in Washington, but the real story lies in New Delhi’s sprawling influence machinery—PR firms, fake NGOs, and narrative warfare.
India’s Westward Gaze and the Eastward Manipulation
At the SCO summit, India’s strategic contradictions came into sharp focus. While preaching multipolarity, its deepening Western military ties are alienating regional partners like China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh—raising questions about Delhi’s credibility as a cooperative South Asian power.
India’s Double Speak: The SCO Charter and Home Truths
At the recent SCO forum, India urged China to uphold anti-terror norms. Yet India’s own regional conduct, marked by bloc politics, proxy warfare, and assassinations, casts doubt on its credibility as a responsible global actor.
The Illusion of Ascent: Why India’s Global Ambitions Fall Short
India’s global ambitions are undercut by sectarian tensions, limited diplomatic capacity, and deteriorating ties with key regional neighbors.
Handing Over Citizens Isn’t Diplomacy
Bilawal Bhutto’s suggestion of extraditing Pakistani citizens as a confidence-building measure with India raises troubling legal and strategic concerns through Diplomacy. With no extradition treaty, a history of Indian double standards on terrorism, and ongoing regional hostilities, Pakistan must not entertain gestures that compromise its sovereignty and legal principles.
Outsourcing Blame, Ignoring Reality: Indian Military’s Post-Crisis Strategic Spin
India’s effort to frame Pakistan as a proxy in the May 2025 standoff reflects denial, not strategy. Lt Gen Rahul Singh’s recent remarks fail to acknowledge Pakistan’s calibrated response that exposed critical gaps in India’s military assumptions.
Agni-V and South Asia’s Dangerous Descent into a Missile-Driven Security Dilemma
India’s Agni-V MIRV and deep-strike missile variants mark a dangerous shift from deterrence to domination, heightening nuclear instability in South Asia. Pakistan’s defensive response underscores the urgent need for regional dialogue and strategic restraint.
The Eastern Front: Inside the India-Bangladesh Water dispute
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.