The Pakistan-Afghanistan Spiral
South Asia is slipping toward a second front in a wider regional war, and Washington is looking the other way. Over the past week, Pakistan and Afghanistan have traded their most ferocious
Today: Mar 07, 2026
China’s Iran Strategy: Buy the Oil, Skip the Risk
When the Middle East teeters on the brink, commentators reflexively predict a Sino‑Iranian axis taking shape against the West. But that’s a mirage. For all the talk of “strategic partnership” and anti‑American
Canada’s $2.6B Uranium Gambit: Betting Big on India’s Surge
Mark Carney’s $2.6‑billion uranium supply deal with India is not just an export win; it’s a strategic pivot that rewires Canada’s place in the Indo‑Pacific, in clean-energy geopolitics, and in a global
India Takes the Driver’s Seat in a Fractured World Order
In an era of intensifying geopolitical competition, few nations are navigating the international order with as much calculated poise as India. From sanctions pressure to trade reform, from delicate diplomacy with China
Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute and Escalation: Key Points
Background & Recent Trigger Tit-for-Tat Measures Historical Context Political Dynamics What’s Next?
The New U.S.-Japan Trade Deal: What You Need to Know
The United States and Japan have struck a major trade agreement, President Trump announced Tuesday, marking one of the most significant shifts in U.S.-Asia trade policy in years. The deal imposes 15%
No Deal in Sight as EU Confronts China on Trade and Ukraine
As European and Chinese leaders prepare to meet in Beijing on July 24 to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, expectations for a breakthrough in China-EU relations remain low. Despite months of
India Gearing Up to Become the World’s Next Energy Powerhouse; Here’s How
Held at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Urja Varta 2025 was more than just another industry conference. It was a declaration of intent—India’s firm statement that it is ready to
The Philippines Is Ground Zero for Chinese Disinformation Wars
When former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in March under an International Criminal Court warrant, his political machinery did not mobilize in the streets—it mobilized online. Within hours, a tidal wave of
Brazil and India: A Strategic South-South Alliance for the 21st Century
In an era defined by shifting geopolitical fault lines and mounting pressures on the global trading system, the deepening partnership between Brazil and India represents a powerful affirmation of South–South cooperation. As
Why a US-India Trade Deal May Remain Elusive
A much-anticipated trade agreement between the United States and India—touted early on as one of former President Donald Trump’s signature achievements in his second White House term—remains elusive, as political sensitivities and
India’s SCO Standoff: A Principled Stance Against Terror Apathy
India’s refusal to endorse the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) joint declaration marks a watershed moment in its diplomatic playbook. By rejecting the document over its omission of the Pahalgam terror attack—which claimed
When Generals Walk the Red Carpet, Democracy Takes the Back Door
U.S. President Donald Trump’s unprecedented White House meeting with Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir, bypassing Pakistan’s elected government, has sparked global concern. Such high-level engagement with a military leader, not a civilian
