Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “Gaza – Land of Humanitarian Apocalypse”

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is deeply rooted in the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict, characterized by a denial of right to self-determination, territorial disputes, historical...

Issue Brief on “Is India a Geopolitical Force in the Indian Ocean Region?”

India has been elevating its foothold in the Indian Ocean aimed at maritime force posturing for the past two decades. The Indian Navy identifies...

Issue Brief on “Russia’s formal withdrawal from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in...

On November 07, 2023, Russia formally completed the procedure to withdraw from the landmark Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE). The Russian...

Issue Brief on “China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI): An Explainer”

On February 21, 2023, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) published a comprehensive concept paper entitled, The Global Security Initiative (GSI). Earlier, the...

Issue Brief on “Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Article 370 Case – What to...

After a gap of almost four years, the Supreme Court of India set up a new constitution bench that began proceedings on 23 writ...

Issue Brief on “Turkiye at 100: A Symbol of Progress and Development”

October 29, 2023, marked a milestone for the Republic of Turkiye, as the country celebrated one hundred years since its founding as a Republic....

Issue Brief on “The Fifth Annual India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue”

Introduction Indian Minister for External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar and Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh hosted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary...

Issue Brief on “Dragon vs. Elephant: The Battle for Strategic Influence in Bhutan”

A small landlocked country between China and India, Bhutan is the only South Asian state that does not have diplomatic relations with Beijing. However,...

Issue Brief on “Yemen’s Elusive Peace Puzzle”

Recent high-profile visits indicate that talks between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen are progressing, albeit slowly. The conflict began in March 2015...

Issue Brief on “Jammu Massacre of 1947 – An Often Overlooked Story of Horror”

The Jammu Massacre of 1947 was a harrowing event in the history of the subcontinent, characterized by widespread violence, displacement, and killing of Kashmiri...

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