Opinion

the global travel schedule of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights a calculated evolution in New Delhi's international security strategy. Moving away from historically transactional procurement ties, the Ministry of Defence has shifted to an...

The Death in Chattogram and the Larger Question: On May 19, 2026, the death of Naren Dhar, an Assistant Protocol Officer, in Chattogram triggered concern far beyond the immediate tragedy of one life lost. In...

For nearly a decade, India’s rise has carried the confidence of a country convinced its moment has arrived. New highways now connect regions once left behind by poor infrastructure. Airports are appearing in smaller...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five-nation tour spanning the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy mark a definitive paradigm shift in New Delhi's global statecraft. Conducted against the backdrop of systemic...

Diplomacy is regarded as the art of dialogue; this dialogue manifests itself in negotiations. When everything fails, it is considered that only diplomacy can provide a breakthrough in deadlocks. However, what if the party...

As India edges closer to major BRAHMOS missile agreements with Vietnam and Indonesia, New Delhi’s defence exports are rapidly evolving from commercial transactions into instruments of strategic influence. The proposed deals, reportedly worth nearly...

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the thermal batteries for military’s market size was valued at $188.50 million in 2025 and is projected to reach $344.5 million by 2035, growing...

Over the past few months, India quietly demonstrated something remarkable. Without dramatic headlines or geopolitical theatrics, two institutions — Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) — showcased the...

The essence of warfare and international engagement has undergone a fundamental transformation in the 21st century. Traditional notions of conflict, centred on kinetic operations, have given way to a broader spectrum where influence, perception,...

In a dramatic shift that has come to characterise Washington’s volatile foreign policy, President Donald Trump announced the indefinite postponement of a highly classified, sweeping military strike against Iran. The operation, which was scheduled...

Signed on January 27, 2026, the security and defence partnership between the European Union and India was intended to bring greater structure to a relationship that had until then remained largely bilateral and fragmented....

Once again, within a year, the Nur Khan airbase in Pakistan is back in the news. A year ago, it was battered by the Indian Armed Forces, which brought Pakistan to its knees. Today,...

The spring air in Beijing carried a weight that transcended the seasonal humidity. As Air Force One touched down at Beijing Capital International Airport on May 14, 2026, the world held its breath. This...