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  • OPINION | Bangladesh’s forgotten hero amid its turbulent history

    OPINION | Bangladesh’s forgotten hero amid its turbulent history

    Abu Taher’s revolutionary rise and execution illuminate how coups, ideology, and betrayal shaped Bangladesh’s early politics, entrenching a recurring cycle of military power and violence 

  • OPINION | India’s True Two-Front Battle: America and China 

    OPINION | India’s True Two-Front Battle: America and China 

    The US and China have presented themselves as two sides of the same coin. They exhibit the same tendency, albeit using different methodologies, of undermining stability and sovereignty

  • US insulin reliance on Denmark may turn into unexpected pressure point in Greenland standoff

    US insulin reliance on Denmark may turn into unexpected pressure point in Greenland standoff

    Roughly 30–50 percent by volume—come from Denmark. That makes the U.S. effectively dependent on Danish production for a continuous, non‑substitutable supply.

  • OPINION | Greenland is a strategic hotspot, but Trump’s approach is self-defeating

    OPINION | Greenland is a strategic hotspot, but Trump’s approach is self-defeating

    In a mapping of potential flashpoints in big power rivalry, Greenland will occupy an important position. But the US approach only serves to weaken its protective shield

  • OPINION | Face Off over Greenland: When tariffs become a tool of political coercion

    OPINION | Face Off over Greenland: When tariffs become a tool of political coercion

    US has threatened military allies with tariffs, a new low. Tariffs have now become an all-purpose weapon, shattering the pillar of predictability which drove growth in global trade. It’s still not too late to step back 

  • US issues level 4 ‘do not travel’ advisory for 21 countries: Check the full list

    US issues level 4 ‘do not travel’ advisory for 21 countries: Check the full list

    The US issues a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for 21 countries, warning citizens of extreme safety risks and limited emergency assistance.

  • OPINION | Does the Iranian regime’s survival depend on a strategic reset?

    OPINION | Does the Iranian regime’s survival depend on a strategic reset?

    The 2026 protests have come in the backdrop of severe economic hardship, caused partly by relentless US sanctions. If the regime prioritises survival, an economic revival may depend on a strategic pullback

  • China’s AI chip dragons’ firepower is mostly mythical

    China’s AI chip dragons’ firepower is mostly mythical

    The three newly listed makers of semiconductors are lossmaking, ad none has sales worth more than a tenth of their bigger rival

  • OPINION | As the 'Don' runs riot in Venezuela, Western media reach for the dictionary

    OPINION | As the 'Don' runs riot in Venezuela, Western media reach for the dictionary

    By avoiding legally precise language when Maduro was kidnapped, Western media reframed a foreign military operation as procedural necessity, echoing patterns seen during past interventions

  • OPINION | India: The ally America treats as an adversary 

    OPINION | India: The ally America treats as an adversary 

    India has been clear about its position on strategic autonomy. The question is whether Washington can accept a partner that does not follow instructions but whose interests nonetheless align on the issues that matter most

  • OPINION | US action in Venezuela is an exercise of raw power; India should be wary

    OPINION | US action in Venezuela is an exercise of raw power; India should be wary

    The case of Venezuela serves as a warning that universal norms are fading and power-based hierarchies are rising. India must adapt carefully, strengthening its stance in a world where raw power has returned to the forefront of history

  • Year in a word: ‘Peace’

    Year in a word: ‘Peace’

    Despite ceaseless Trumpian talk of ending the world’s wars, it’s not quite that easy

  • Russia, Ukraine and the dangerous geometry of a premature peace deal

    Russia, Ukraine and the dangerous geometry of a premature peace deal

    The gap between US policy, Russian intent, and China’s long-term strategy is the most important strategic variable shaping the conflict’s future

  • Eastern Window | Japan, South Korea enter arms race, threatening stability in North Asia

    Eastern Window | Japan, South Korea enter arms race, threatening stability in North Asia

    Countries in North Asia like China, Japan, South Korea, and North Korea are engaged in an intense arms race with efforts to acquire nuclear weapons. Such moves amid US-China rival may threaten the stability of the region

  • ISRO as space power: 390 satellites launched for 34 countries since 2014

    ISRO as space power: 390 satellites launched for 34 countries since 2014

    India’s ISRO continues to break records in space exploration. From launching 104 satellites at once to completing its 100th mission, India is now among the top five spacefaring nations.

  • OPINION | Tarique Rahman in Bangladesh: Will the prodigal’s return impart stability?

    OPINION | Tarique Rahman in Bangladesh: Will the prodigal’s return impart stability?

    His homecoming is the outcome of India and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party making peace with each other on an equal footing through dialogue

  • OPINION | Sydney terror strike is India’s wake-up call; beware the lone wolf

    OPINION | Sydney terror strike is India’s wake-up call; beware the lone wolf

    Preliminary assessment suggests that Sydney’s terrorists could be classified as lone wolves. These are the hardest terrorists to tackle as their preparation rarely shows up on any grid. But they are now a grim reality 

  • Argentina’s “Golden Wave”: 2,397 Golden Retrievers were gathered in Buenos Aires, to break Canine World Record

    Argentina’s “Golden Wave”: 2,397 Golden Retrievers were gathered in Buenos Aires, to break Canine World Record

    Nearly 2,400 Golden Retrievers gathered in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 9th Decmeber to break Canine World record. Organised by Fausto Duperré, the event celebrated dogs, owners and the joy of a historic community meetup.

  • International Cheetah Day 2025: Best places in India to spot one of the planet’s most remarkable creatures

    International Cheetah Day 2025: Best places in India to spot one of the planet’s most remarkable creatures

    Every year on 4 December, the world celebrates International Cheetah Day, highlighting cheetah conservation and marking the return of these majestic predators.

  • OPINION | Asim Munir’s constitutional coup leaves him with a target on his back

    OPINION | Asim Munir’s constitutional coup leaves him with a target on his back

    The most significant changes are the subordination of all arms of the military to the Pakistan army, and the concentration of power in an individual rather than the institution. The country’s history shows that meaningful opposition to such an arrangement will come from within the military rather than civilian actors

  • OPINION | UK pulls up the drawbridge as street hostility to immigrants grows

    OPINION | UK pulls up the drawbridge as street hostility to immigrants grows

    UK’s budget will be unveiled on November 26 in the backdrop of a severe fiscal challenge. But the bigger challenge for the country is social, the migration debate is now the battlefield on which the nation’s future will be fought. Indians and UK citizens of Indian heritage will not escape its fallout

  • OPINION | China’s anti-involution policies offer a window of opportunity to India

    OPINION | China’s anti-involution policies offer a window of opportunity to India

    China’s policies to combat involution, or overcapacity, is likely to push many firms in new energy sector to the brink. Their desperation offers Indian firms a chance to partner on more beneficial terms

  • These 5 peaceful destinations will make you ditch FOMO for good

    These 5 peaceful destinations will make you ditch FOMO for good

    Discover five peaceful, soul-soothing destinations—from Japan’s forests to Patagonia’s wild peaks—that redefine travel with calm, clarity, and JOMO.

  • OPINION | Trump’s Asia Visit: Key lessons for India in securing a fair deal with the US

    OPINION | Trump’s Asia Visit: Key lessons for India in securing a fair deal with the US

    Trump's Asia visit highlighted key economic and security deals with allies, offering India valuable lessons on leveraging market, money, and minerals to secure comprehensive deals and strengthen strategic ties with the US

  • OPINION | India needs to rethink its Central Asia strategy after the Ayni airbase exit

    OPINION | India needs to rethink its Central Asia strategy after the Ayni airbase exit

    India’s exit from Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase underscores the need for renewed, sustained engagement with Central Asia, leveraging trade, investment and connectivity to balance regional powers and revive strategic influence

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