Neeraj Singh Manhas

The writer is Special Advisor for South Asia at Parley Policy Initiative, Republic of Korea. He is a regular commentator on the issues of Water Security and Transboundary River issues in South Asia. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda

India’s Quiet Bid for Myanmar’s Buried Advantage: What New Delhi Stands to Gain

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When India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed on June 1, 2026, that critical minerals and rare earths had figured in the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar’s President U Min Aung Hlaing,...

The Quiet Architecture of Power: India’s Civil-Military Fusion and Its Boundaries

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In October 2025, when Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released Lt Gen Raj Shukla's book on the subject, he framed civil-military fusion not merely as integration but as a "strategic enabler" that fosters innovation, preserves talent,...

Great Nicobar Project: India’s Strategic Leverage in Indo-Pacific

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India stands at a turning point in its rise as a global power. The Great Nicobar Project is not just another infrastructure plan. It is a bold, game-changing move that will strengthen India's economy,...

UAE Leaves OPEC and OPEC+: What It Means for India?

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The United Arab Emirates has made a bold move by announcing its intention to leave both OPEC and the wider OPEC+ alliance, effective from May 1, 2026. After nearly 60 years as a member —...

Empty Cylinders, Broken Autonomy

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As the 2026 Iran War enters its second month, with United States and Israeli forces having launched devastating strikes on February 28 that claimed the life of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and targeted Iran’s...

Beyond Zero-Sum: India and China as Partners in the Critical Minerals Race 

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Critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, and rare earth elements are indispensable for the energy transition. They fuel electric vehicles (EVs), battery storage, wind turbines, solar panels, and advanced electronics. The International...

Harnessing the Chenab: India’s Strategic Leap Towards Energy Independence

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In a decisive move that underscores India's unwavering commitment to self-reliance, sustainable development, and long-term energy security, the government has recently granted environmental clearance for the ambitious 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project situated on...

Beyond the Fence: Border Infiltration as India’s Internal Security Crisis

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In an age when national security is represented by high-tech drones flying over rugged frontiers or 30-foot barbed-wire fences set up across barren landscapes, the threat does not exist on the border, but at...

Berlin’s Blackout and the Grey Zone of Climate Violence

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The blackout that plunged south-west Berlin into darkness in early January was not merely an infrastructure failure or an episodic security breach. It was a political act that compels democracies to address an unsettling and...

China’s Expanding Shadow: A Pattern of Provocation

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In the frigid heights of the Himalayas, where borders are as contested as the thin air is unforgiving, China has once again staked a provocative claim. On January 12, 2026, Beijing's Foreign Ministry spokesperson...

Chinks in the Shield

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Mission Sudarshan Chakra, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the Red Fort on August 15, 2025, marks a bold commitment to fortify the nation’s skies. In an increasingly unstable geopolitical climate, this initiative...

China’s Stranglehold on Critical Minerals: A Looming Threat to India’s Economic and Strategic Security

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Critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, graphite, rare earth elements (REEs), and silicon are the lifeblood of modern economies, powering everything from electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy systems to semiconductors and defence technologies....

RIC Cohesion May Redefine Global Power Balance

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In the evolving landscape of global geopolitics, the resurgence of the Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral framework has emerged as a pivotal development, particularly against the backdrop of escalating US tariffs on India under the Trump administration....
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