Modi’s choice of gift, a hand-knotted Kashmiri silk carpet, was a polite but firm reminder that Jammu and Kashmir is unquestionably India's sovereign terrain, just as a reunited Cyprus remains Nicosia's non-negotiable objective. Rahul Pawa The world took only passing notice when Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Nicosia on June 15. Yet for … Continue reading Kashmir to Kyrenia, Modi Resets Eurasian Chessboard
From Trojan Horse to pager bombs, Ukraine’s drones have rewritten war tactics while Russia puts up a red face. N. C. Bipindra Ukraine's audacious drone attacks on airbases deep inside Russian territory are so brazen that such tactics have never been attempted before. The targeting of five Russian airbases -- one of them over 4,500 … Continue reading Ukraine Takes Drone Wars to Next Level
On April 22, 2025 Pakistan backed Lashkar‑e‑Taiba terrorists massacred Hindu tourists at Baisaran meadow. Twenty‑four hours later New Delhi served a note verbale placing the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) “in abeyance” until Pakistan verifiably ceases cross‑border terrorism. Explainer_CIHS_India_Suspension_of_IWT_05052025Download
India’s 21-point Action Plan operationalizes cooperation through commerce, climate, connectivity and culture anchored in grounded capabilities. Rohan Giri For regional groups like BIMSTEC comprising seven nations straddling South and Southeast Asia there’s hardly a big need for grand declarations. Instead, practical architecture is need of the hour. The 21-point action plan discussed at the recent … Continue reading Vision That Works for Bengal Region
Rahul Pawa In South China Sea, grey zone tactics unfold with laser-focused intent. Watching the PLA Navy’s manoeuvres or the maritime militia's presence can, at times, feel like staring at a chessboard whose pieces inch forward one measured square at a time. The sight of special barges looming by the docks in Zhanjiang, China, went … Continue reading Inside China’s Grey Zone Strategy
Restructuring US industry to make its products competitive must be President Trump’s primacy and not wage tariff wars with strategic allies. K.A.Badarinath One of the most searched on internet these days is tariffs. After US President Donald J Trump talked round the corner, stakeholders across geographies have begun to make sense of these tariff lines. … Continue reading Don’t Mess Up with Bharat!
CCP is positioning itself not just as a regional power but as the central player in an emerging new world order. With every move, Beijing is sending a clear signal: the era of Western dominance is drawing to an end, and China's moment has arrived. In recent years, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has embarked on … Continue reading How CCP is Architecting a New World Order
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States in February 2025 represents a significant milestone in the evolution of the India-U.S. relationship. This visit was not only a display of high-level diplomacy but also a demonstration of both nations’ commitment to addressing contemporary challenges while harnessing emerging opportunities in multiple domains. With a focus … Continue reading Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s USA Visit
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the United States not only deepened the strategic alliance between the two nations but also set in motion a cascade of initiatives that promise to reshape the geopolitical landscape for decades to come. Rahul Pawa In a dazzling display of strategic vision and personal rapport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent … Continue reading PM Modi and Trump Forge a New Dawn in U.S.-India Relations
Rahul Pawa When the next AI Summit convenes, it will be on Indian soil, in a country that is scripting its own AI destiny one built on access, equity, and innovation.In the heart of Paris, under the ornate ceilings of the Grand Palais, the world witnessed a pivotal moment in technological history. The AI Action … Continue reading PM Modi Leads India’s Global AI Charge
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