Russia Modifies Nuclear Doctrine: Implications for Global Security
In response to escalating geopolitical tensions, Russia modifies nuclear doctrine, signaling a potential shift in global security dynamics.
What’s Behind India Explaining Modi’s Ukraine Visit to Russia?
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Why is India explaining Modi’s Ukraine visit to Russia? Can it balance strategic autonomy amid LAC tensions and alliances?
How BRICS AND SCO Herald a New World Order
How the BRICS and SCO are redefining global geopolitics and challenging NATO’s dominance? As these entities challenge the unipolar order dominated by NATO, they offer new models for international management and security.
Putin’s Gambit: Russia’s Foreign Policy in a Multipolar World
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How Russia’s foreign policy, under Putin’s leadership, mixes great power strategy with assertive nationalism – As alliances shift and tensions rise, what’s next for Russia on the global stage?
A Tale of Two Conflicts: Unmasking the Western Hypocrisy in Ukraine & Gaza
The Western response to Gaza & Ukraine unveils inconsistencies & hypocrisy – an eye-opening specter of West’s moral bankruptcy.
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.
IEA Tango: The Resurgence of TTP
The UNSC Monitoring Team’s 32nd report underlines that the IEA\’s support for the TTP grows with each passing year, as do its capabilities and capacity.
Saudi-Iran Rapprochement: Opportunities for Pakistan
Given that Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to fully resume diplomatic relations within the next two months, there is an opportunity for Pakistan to revitalize its Middle Eastern policy.
China: Leading the Asian Century
If recent events in Asia are any indicator, China, Russia, and India are anticipated to showcase their interests, challenge the existing world order, and explore strategic alliances in order to shape the evolving multipolar global environment.
US adds Chinese, Russian entities to trade blacklist
U.S. expands trade blacklist with 37 entities for national security and human rights concerns.