Op-ed

As tensions persist between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, and the broader regional balance sees an assertive China building its influence, an unlikely opportunity emerges: Russia, traditionally a behind-the-scenes actor in South Asia, could step forward to mediate a lasting resolution. If successful, such mediation would not only …

The opening months of US President Donald Trump’s second presidency have sent shockwaves through the system of US alliances. Within weeks, the new administration suddenly reversed its support for Ukraine, threatened an end to its NATO commitments, and launched trade wars against its closest allies. Although the disruption …

What happens when the world’s oldest traditions are combined with cutting-edge digital technologies? Faith and diplomacy could just discover their next revolution. In the not-too-distant past, religious leaders had to travel across boundaries to address their people. Today, they use social media platforms, AI-powered assistants, and virtual services …

The year 2025 is proving to be a pivotal moment in the global political landscape, marking a significant shift from globalism to regionalism. As traditional multilateral institutions become less effective, regional organizations are stepping up to tackle key economic, security, and shared challenges. This new wave of regionalism …

“Warfare is the greatest affair of state, the basis of life and death, the way to survival or extinction. It must be thoroughly pondered and analyzed.”-Sun-Tzu, The Art of War In an impressively-prepared television documentary, The Fog of War, one-time US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara warns about …

The enduring rivalry between India and Pakistan, fuelled by the unresolved Kashmir dispute and clashing geopolitical ambitions, has surged to dangerous heights following the April 2025 Pahalgam attack. While India has long projected itself as the region’s dominant military power, recent developments underscore Pakistan’s capacity to not only …

Nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States have entered a sensitive and complex stage. Four years after the diplomatic efforts of 2021 and navigating through periods of heightened tension, both sides have returned to the negotiating table with different approaches. After two rounds of talks and indirect …

May 8, 1945, marked not only the defeat of Nazi Germany but also the birth of a new international order. In their relentless quest to prevent a recurrence of such devastation, the victorious Allied powers sought to build a diplomatic architecture rooted in cooperation, economic interdependence, and collective …

India’s response against Pakistan this week follows last month’s deadly attack when Pakistani terrorists fired on a group of Indian tourists in Kashmir. India launched “Operation Sindoor” in the early hours of Wednesday morning local time in both Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Indian officials said the operation targeted …