Author: CIHS

Beyond “Iron Brothers”: The Cracks in the China-Pakistan Defence Partnership

Beyond “Iron Brothers”: The Cracks in the China-Pakistan Defence Partnership

N. C. Bipindra Pakistan's engagement with both Washington and Beijing raises concerns about its relationship with China. Despite claims of trust and shared interests, Pakistan's foreign policy history reveals a consistent pattern of duplicity. This poses risks for China, affecting its security and technological dominance. Let us analyse Pakistan's dual alignments, urging caution from Beijing … Continue reading Beyond “Iron Brothers”: The Cracks in the China-Pakistan Defence Partnership →

RSS at a Glance

Introducing “RSS at a Glance” a crisp infographic-ready snapshot of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s scale and momentum. It captures headline metrics you can cite at a glance: volunteers (swayamsevaks), daily shakhas, annual seva projects, educational initiatives and schools, disaster-relief deployments. A numerical backbone behind a century of volunteerism and nation-building. RSS at a GlanceDownload

An introduction to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)

As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) enters its centennial year, we present “An introduction to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)” a primer on RSS’s origins, ethos, and impact. From daily shakhas and disciplined selfless volunteerism to nationwide seva initiatives in education, social harmony, environment, and disaster relief, this primer shows how character-building and community leadership translate … Continue reading An introduction to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) →

Sangh@100 with People’s Support

Sangh@100 with People’s Support

Dattatreya Hosabale The work of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has now completed one hundred years. In this long journey, countless people have been companions, contributors, and well-wishers. This journey was full of hard work and challenges, but the unwavering support of ordinary citizens turned it into a fulfilling one. As we pause in the centenary … Continue reading Sangh@100 with People’s Support →

Britain’s Palestine Recognition Hands China the Mediterranean

Britain's Palestine Recognition Hands China the Mediterranean

CCP spent six decades cultivating Palestinian movements, embedding influence in Western activism and positioning itself as the indispensable power in a post-American West Asia. Britain just made that job easier. Rahul Pawa On 21 September 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer broke with decades of U.K. policy formally recognising the state of Palestine. It was Britain's … Continue reading Britain’s Palestine Recognition Hands China the Mediterranean →

Is Islamic Alliance in Offing, With Ambiguities 

Is Islamic Alliance in Offing, With Ambiguities

Only a true test, a moment of crisis, will reveal whether this new alliance is as ironclad as advertised, or more of a strategic signal than a binding shield. Rahul Pawa When Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a sweeping mutual defense agreement in Riyadh this month, it marked a strategic pivot. The agreement, termed a … Continue reading Is Islamic Alliance in Offing, With Ambiguities  →

Intellectual Laziness or Toolkit Operation!

Intellectual Laziness or Toolkit Operation!

The Economist’ stands exposed in its agenda driven write up on RSS, world’s largest voluntaristic Hindu centric movement. Dr Aniket Pingley The Economist, in its edition dated September 11, 2025, has published a leader write up on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), also known as Sangh. It postures as serious analysis. In reality, it is a flimsy … Continue reading Intellectual Laziness or Toolkit Operation! →

Nepal Stares at Uncertainty!

Nepal Stares at Uncertainty!

A stable, open, vibrant Himalayan nation retaining its Hindu core with cultural, civilizational and spiritual underpinning is most sustainable. K.A.Badarinath Peace and tranquillity, political stability and nursing the tiny Himalayan nation, Nepal to normalcy is pivotal to enduring growth and sustained development in South Asia. Bharat’s nearest and one of the most trusted partners, Nepal … Continue reading Nepal Stares at Uncertainty! →

Terrorism Beyond 9/11 and the Future of Policing

Terrorism Beyond 9-11 and the Future of Policing

Today's terrorists embrace “propaganda by the deed,” a concept born in 19th-century Europe when anarchist thinkers such as Carlo Pisacane, Mikhail Bakunin and Peter Kropotkin argued that spectacular acts of violence themselves served as messages and catalysts for broader ideological objectives. Rahul Pawa             The September 11, 2001 attacks were a grim watershed, but they … Continue reading Terrorism Beyond 9/11 and the Future of Policing →

On Mohan Bhagwat’s birthday, PM Modi writes: A living example of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

Mohan Bhagwat has steered the RSS through complex currents, never compromising on the core ideology we are all proud of. At the same time, he has overseen its evolution. Narendra Modi Today is September 11. The day evokes two contrasting remembrances. The first dates back to 1893, when Swami Vivekananda delivered his iconic Chicago address. With the … Continue reading On Mohan Bhagwat’s birthday, PM Modi writes: A living example of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam →