Opinion

Lure of the Lunar South Pole

  India, the US, and China have turned their attention to the Moon's South Pole for upcoming missions, driven by the region's plentiful water ice reserves. The South Pole’s appeal as a landing site stems...

Unmasking the Deceit

  The recent authorisation of cluster bomb supply to Ukraine by United States President Joe Biden raises concerns about the moral implications. The US boasts how it has impaired Russia while the EU continues to...

NATO’s Billion-Dollar Battle Chest for Ukraine

  More than a year of bitter and bloody war in Ukraine has brought forth two narratives in the western media. First, is the amount of money channelled through NATO to Ukraine and second, is...

Reaching for the Moon

  Lunar rovers are ideally suited for exploring the Moon due to their ability to endure the challenging conditions of its surface, including darkness, extreme cold, radiation, and difficult terrain. Furthermore, rovers surpass human capabilities,...

SCO Virtual Summit: Focus on Cooperation in Countering Radicalisation, Digital Transformation

  The one-day virtual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit hosted by India took a strong stand on terrorism adopting the  'New Delhi Declaration 2023’,  which focussed on countering the radicalisation leading to separatism, extremism and...

Manipur Fires to Impact National Security

  China has been arming insurgents of northeast India over the past several decades. In addition, it has also established credible proxies in Myanmar. China trained and armed the Peoples’ Liberation of Army (PLA) of...

PM Modi’s US Visit: India Gains Access to Critical Technologies

  The visit, in essence, was born out of realism created in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China’s aggressive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region. A concern in this regard resonated across the...

Pakistan: An Army Enslaved Polity!

What happened on May 9, 2023 in Pakistan, can be termed as a “death knell” for democracy. It may not be really so though, as once again Pakistan Army has regained its grip on...

Why Does Russia Need Mercenaries to Fight on its Behalf?

  Why does Russia a country with one of the most modern armies, weapons and in its arsenal need mercenaries like the Wagner Group to fight on its behalf? The answer to this question becomes...

Significance of PM Modi’s Visit to USA

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the United States is a landmark development in Indo US relations. This visit is a turning point for bilateral relations, and trendsetter for cooperation in the fields...

Triangulated India-Nepal-China Relations

  During the recent visit of Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda to India in June 2023, India and Nepal signed seven agreements in various fields including trade and commerce, cross-border petroleum pipeline,...

Pakistan: Well-Fought Democracy But the Army is the Winner!

“In a country where buildings (a reference to Jinnah House) are more sacred than the Constitution, anything is possible.” A tweet by a Pakistani, Abid Baig (@abidbaig) on June 8, 2023.   The jigsaw puzzle of...

Starlink Could Bring High-Speed Internet to Rural India, Says Elon Musk

  At a recent meeting, the founding of a Tesla factory in India was the main topic of discussion between Elon Musk, Tesla and SpaceX's chief executive, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Elon Musk, who...
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