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OPINION | India's Maritime Insurance Policy Needs a Third Carrier
As the Indian Ocean becomes a contested strategic theater, India’s two-carrier fleet is increasingly insufficient for sustaining maritime deterrence and protecting critical trade routes. With China rapidly expanding its naval reach, the debate over India’s third aircraft carrier is no longer theoretical. It is a question of strategic urgency.
May 284 min read


OPINION | The Price of Crossing: How India-Nepal Tariffs Are Making Everyday Life More Expensive
Rising India-Nepal tariffs are increasing the cost of food, fuel, and essential goods across Nepal. From transport and agriculture to household spending, the effects are being felt nationwide, especially among low- and middle-income families. Nepal’s heavy dependence on Indian imports continues to expose the country to inflationary shocks that domestic policies cannot easily offset.
May 283 min read


OPINION | Mutual Dependence as a Strategic Asset: Why India Needs Bangladesh's Stability as Much as Bangladesh Needs India's Supply
India-Bangladesh ties are often framed as a one-sided relationship of support, but the reality is far more strategic. Bangladesh's stability is deeply connected to India's trade, connectivity, and northeastern economic integration. This article explores how mutual dependence, rather than simple assistance, has become one of the strongest foundations of South Asian geopolitics.
May 194 min read


OPINION | The Thailand Warning: What Pakistan's CHD620 Engine Problem Actually Teaches
Thailand's submarine dispute with China over the CHD620 engine offers a revealing precedent for Pakistan's Hangor-class program. Despite years of public resistance and formal negotiations, Thailand still accepted the Chinese engine with delays and limited compensation. Pakistan, facing deeper strategic dependence on Beijing, appears to have accepted the same substitution without public scrutiny or visible renegotiation.
May 193 min read


OPINION | The FATAH Rocket in the Town Square: Military Spectacle and Civilian Endangerment
The reported deployment of Pakistan’s FATAH rocket system inside the populated town of Shakargarh highlights the growing fusion of warfare, propaganda, and civilian risk. The incident raises serious questions about the militarization of civilian spaces and the strategic use of public imagery in modern conflict narratives.
May 192 min read


OPINION | Compelled Termination: A Strategic Assessment of Pakistan's Ceasefire Decision in the India-Pakistan Conflict of May 2025
The India-Pakistan conflict of May 2025 revealed critical vulnerabilities within Pakistan’s military and deterrence architecture. Triggered by India’s Operation SINDOOR, the conflict demonstrated escalation dominance, coercive diplomacy, and the limits of nuclear deterrence, ultimately compelling Islamabad toward an early ceasefire and reactive military restructuring.
May 83 min read


OPINION | One Year of Operation Sindoor: India's Navy, India's Pride
One year after Operation Sindoor, India’s naval strategy continues to reshape regional deterrence and military doctrine. From INS Vikrant’s aggressive deployment to Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi’s revelation that Pakistan sought a ceasefire moments before a maritime strike, this analysis explores how the Indian Navy became the decisive force behind one of India’s most consequential military operations in recent history.
May 85 min read


OPINION | Operation Sindoor: How India Systematically Dismantled LeT’s Terror Pipeline
Operation Sindoor targeted four key Lashkar-e-Taiba facilities linked to recruitment, suicide squad training, infiltration, and weapons preparation. By striking camps in Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and Bhimber, the Indian Army aimed to dismantle the terror group's operational pipeline from recruitment to infiltration across the Line of Control.
May 73 min read


OPINION | Recycled Reality: How Pakistan's EO-3 Satellite Controversy Exposes a Pattern of Visual Disinformation
Pakistan's EO-3 satellite controversy reveals more than a single misstep. It exposes a recurring pattern of visual disinformation used to project capability without verifiable evidence. From recycled imagery to fabricated claims, the long-term cost is clear: eroding credibility that undermines even genuine achievements.
May 44 min read


OPINION | From Buffer to Battleground: Nepal's Shifting Role in the India-China Geopolitical Contest
Nepal’s traditional role as a neutral buffer between India and China is under growing strain. As Beijing expands its economic and military footprint and New Delhi responds strategically, Kathmandu faces a new reality: balancing two competing powers while avoiding becoming the arena for their rivalry.
May 13 min read


OPINION | Zia-ul-Haq's 1984 Ordinance: How Pakistan Legally Erased Ahmadi Muslim Identity
Pakistan’s 1984 Anti-Ahmadiyya Ordinance transformed a theological dispute into a legal crackdown, criminalizing the identity of an entire community. This article examines its origins, ideological roots, and lasting impact on religious freedom, minority rights, and state power in Pakistan.
Apr 254 min read


OPINION | Caught Between Two Fires: How Pakistan's Shadow War Could Ignite Its Own House
Pakistan’s alleged covert support for U.S. operations in the Iran war risks triggering domestic unrest, economic fallout, and geopolitical strain. As tensions rise, the consequences of this shadow alignment may hit closest to home, placing ordinary Pakistani citizens at the center of a dangerous strategic gamble.
Apr 253 min read


OPINION | Strategic Dreams, Harsh Realities: Gwadar's Growing Challenges
Gwadar’s promise as a regional trade hub is under growing strain. A maritime insurgent attack, stalled diplomacy with Afghanistan, and persistent local grievances reveal deeper structural challenges. As security risks rise and development gaps persist, the disconnect between Gwadar’s strategic ambitions and on-the-ground realities is becoming harder to ignore.
Apr 224 min read


OPINION | The $1 Trillion Question in Shipping: Who Funds the Transition and How?
A $0.8–1.2 trillion capital gap is emerging in global shipping as decarbonisation accelerates and traditional finance reaches its limits. This article explores why existing funding structures cannot scale, and how regulated fractional ownership and tokenisation may redefine maritime capital formation.
Apr 227 min read


OPINION | America's Shopping List: Forcing Bangladesh to Buy What It Doesn't Need
The U.S.-Bangladesh trade agreement raises critical concerns about economic sovereignty. By tying market access to mandatory purchases of American goods, the deal shifts from free trade to strategic pressure, forcing Bangladesh to align procurement decisions with U.S. interests rather than its own economic needs.
Apr 173 min read


OPINION | Operation Sindoor: Showcasing the Indian Army’s Courage, Precision, and Responsible Power in Fighting Terrorism
Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s ability to strike with precision while exercising strategic restraint. In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army showcased courage, technological sophistication, and disciplined execution, reinforcing its role as a modern force capable of balancing decisive action with responsible power.
Apr 113 min read


OPINION | Winning Hearts, Securing Borders: The Kishanganj Model of Integrated Defence
Winning Hearts, Securing Borders explores how development and security must work together to ensure long-term stability in India’s border districts. Using Kishanganj as a model, the article argues that roads, schools, healthcare, and civil-military coordination can be as important as fences and patrols in strengthening national security and building lasting stability along vulnerable frontiers.
Mar 313 min read


OPINION | A People, Not a Policy: The Uyghur Faces Behind the 2008 Unrest
This article examines the human stories behind the 2008 Uyghur unrest in Xinjiang, placing the events within a broader context of cultural pressure, family separation, and changing social conditions. It argues that the issue is not only political, but deeply human, affecting language, identity, and cultural continuity across generations.
Mar 243 min read


OPINION | The 1993 Mumbai Blasts: Anatomy of Black Friday
On March 12, 1993, Mumbai was struck by a coordinated series of thirteen bomb blasts that killed 257 people and injured more than 1,400. Planned by organized criminal networks with international links, the attacks exposed major gaps in India’s urban security framework and reshaped the country’s approach to counterterrorism and internal security.
Mar 103 min read


OPINION | Beyond the Exercise: India's Case for Non-Responsibility in the IRIS Dena Incident
The sinking of Iran's IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka during the U.S.-Iran conflict has sparked debate over India's responsibility after the vessel participated in the MILAN naval exercise. This analysis examines maritime jurisdiction, international precedent, and operational timelines to explain why Indian officials argue the incident falls outside India's responsibility.
Mar 63 min read
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