Dr Lakshmi Priya

The writer is Associate Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She is an expert in Middle East Studies with experience in policy-oriented think tanks in India. She has published several articles and contributes write-ups on the geopolitical and socioeconomic issues of the region frequently. Earlier she has worked as Research Fellow at the Indian Council of World Affairs, and was a research scholar at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect that of Raksha Anirveda

Hydrogen Technology Marks India’s Transition to Global Power

On July 17, India flagged off its first hydrogen fuel cell powered commercial train from Jind to Sonipat, marking its transition to global power. With this feat, India has joined Germany, Japan, China and...

Persian Gulf Crisis and The Helium Conundrum

As the closure of strait of Hormuz and the naval blockade led to disruptions in energy supply chains and the subsequent rise in oil prices in April 2026, an unassuming element on the periodic...

Iran War: Non-Traditional Security Threats 

The US and Israel’s February 28 attack on Iran and the consequent retaliation by Iran spelt doom for the region, and its repercussions have been felt not only in the adjoining areas but at...

F-35 Deal: A Win-Win for US and Saudi Arabia 

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the USA on November 18 changed the status of Saudi Arabia from being a pariah state, as referred to by the former US President Joe Biden...
Indian Navy Special Edition 2025spot_img