Asad Mirza

-The writer is a New Delhi-based senior commentator on international and strategic affairs, environmental issues, an interfaith practitioner, and a media consultant. The views expressed are personal and do not necessarily carry the views of Raksha Anirveda

Europe’s Space Rider Signals a New Era in Reusable Spaceflight

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The European Space Agency (ESA) is edging closer to launching its first reusable spacecraft, Space Rider, after a series of successful tests aimed at validating the vehicle’s thermal protection and autonomous landing capabilities. The...

Skyroot’s Unicorn Leap Marks India’s Arrival in the Global Private Space Race

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India’s commercial space sector achieved a historic breakthrough on May 7, as Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace became the country’s first space-technology unicorn after raising nearly $60 million in a major funding round led by global...

From Drones to Hypersonics: Türkiye’s Relentless March Toward Strategic Firepower

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On the bustling floors of Istanbul’s defence expo SAH 2026, where engineers, generals, and policymakers converge, a new narrative is unfolding. Türkiye is no longer merely showcasing weapons—it is unveiling a vision. A vision...

Iran’s Grip on the Strait of Hormuz Will Be Difficult to Break

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A large banner displayed prominently in Tehran’s Enqelab Square, declaring that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and the Persian Gulf constitutes Iran’s “hunting ground,” encapsulates the strategic posture adopted by Tehran in the...

The Changing Landscape of West Asian Defence and Security

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West Asia’s defence and security architecture is undergoing one of its most profound transformations in decades. What was once defined by fixed rivalries — Arab versus Persian, state versus non-state actors, US security guarantees...

Pakistan’s Peacemaker Moment, a Challenge to India’s Global Leadership

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At first glance, Pakistan’s peacemaker moment appears to cut against India’s narrative. It has also triggered debate over what this means for India’s long-standing ambition to be recognised as a leading global power and...

Pope Leo vs President Trump

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Pope Leo has criticised leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was “being ravaged by a handful of tyrants” in unusually forceful comments during a visit to Cameroon. Speaking in a...

The US-Iran Elusive Peace Deal

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The talks termed as ‘Islamabad Talks’, lasted a full day of negotiations, which ended with a terse three-minute press conference — and without a deal. Talks between America and Iran began on Saturday afternoon...

The Wobbly Ceasefire Wobbles Down

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With no side caring for the other side’s core demands, the proposed two-week ceasefire in the Israel–US war against Iran, which started just a day before, appears to be on the verge of collapse....

Calls For President Trump’s Impeachment Gets Stronger

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The House Democratic leadership has called for lawmakers to return to Washington immediately to hold a vote to end the Iran war. The statement, signed by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York and...

India’s Arms Exports Rise by 63% to $4.11 Billion

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India exported 236.22 billion rupees ($2.52 billion) worth of defence ​exports from April 2024 to March 2025, a statement from the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) said, adding that defence exports ⁠for the 2025-2026...

Will Bab el-Mandeb Prove to be ‘The Gate of Tears’ for the US?

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After Yemen’s Houthi rebels escalated their involvement in the conflict, with two missiles fired toward Israel, international concerns continue to grow about the supply of oil to the world. The developments raise fresh fears...

No Kings Protests Symbolises Peoples Anger

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Saturday, March 27 protests were the third ‘No Kings’ protest against US President Donald Trump; the last one in October 2025 drew seven million people nationwide. At the recent “flagship” event in Minnesota’s Twin...
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