Russian Support for India Vis a Vis China is Rooted in history of Khrushchev and Mao
Russia’s position vis-a-vis Chinas belligerence in Eurasia particularly along in the Himalayan frontiers adjoining India dates back to 1950s when then Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev h... Read more
When China Met Iran
Leaked news this month that China and Iran had come to the verge of signing a 25-year trade and military partnership agreement struck like a geopolitical storm in Washington — a rising rival... Read more
South China Sea: Chinese Air Force ‘Sends Warning’ to US Navy With Live-Fire Drills
China’s air force held live-fire drills and sent more fighter jets to its base on disputed Woody Island in the South China Sea last week, as the US Navy steps up drills and freedom of naviga... Read more
How India can Act as a Global Bridge
Earlier this year, United States (US) President Donald Trump used his prerogative as G-7 host to suggest inviting the leaders of India, Australia, and South Korea to the annual conclave. “I... Read more
Augmented Reality: Seeing the Benefits is Believing
There is always something taken away when there are added functionalities. Does the concept of wearing augmented reality that digitally provides situational awareness create an upside that o... Read more
India’s Ocean, China’s Sea
Historically, the maritime domain has played a crucial role in power transitions in India’s turbulent past, and since it will also be the source of future challenges, it continues to shape r... Read more
QUAD is Ready but No More Free lunches for ASEAN on South China Sea
In September 2007 under the UPA-I regime, India, US, Japan, Australia, Singapore participated in Malabar Naval exercises in Bay of Bengal. This was before the concept of QUAD – US, Ind... Read more
India and Israel Sign Agreement to Expand Collaboration in Dealing with Cyber Threats
India and Israel have signed an agreement to further expand collaboration in dealing with cyber threats amid rapid digitisation due to the coronavirus pandemic that exposed the vulnerabiliti... Read more
Sino-Japanese Problems in East China Sea Mirrors Turmoil in SCS
As Sino Japanese ties slide South due to their territorial dispute over the recent flare-ups in the East China Sea, both Asian powers grapple to simultaneously rejuvenate their economies, wh... Read more
India’s shopping for lightweight mountain-friendly tanks post China tussles
The government, amid border tensions with China, has given the army approval for emergency procurement of lightweight tanks that can be deployed in high-altitude conditions. This will be a s... Read more