Issue Brief on “U.S. Iran Conflict Timeline”
The relationship between the U.S. and Iran has been marked by extended periods of conflict and hostility. The tension intensified in 2018, when the...
Issue Brief on “Saudi Arabia’s AI Ambition: National Capability, Strategic Autonomy and Global Partnerships”
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global allocation of economic, technological, and strategic power. States can raise productivity, modernise public administration, and influence the governance...
Issue Brief on “Strategy Amid Structural Limitations”
Introduction
Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR) is the extended Indian maritime vision that builds upon the earlier Security and...
Issue Brief on “Middle East Crisis and Pakistan’s Energy Security Vulnerabilities”
Geopolitical instability now moves quickly through energy markets, shipping routes and national economies. For energy-importing states, even a temporary disruption at a major transit...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Support in the Resolution of the Palestinian Conflict at the...
As one of the oldest standing issues in the United Nations (UN), the issue of Palestine continues to challenge the international community. The conflict...
Issue Brief on “Climate change and the Sir Creek Dispute”
Introduction
Sir Creek is a narrow tidal estuary in the marshlands of the Rann of Kutch, between Sindh and Gujarat. Its delimitation and the associated...
Issue Brief on “India’s Indo-Pacific Strategy in 2025: Assessing Hurdles and Developments”
Introduction
The Indo-Pacific, which spans the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean is increasingly becoming an area of growing strategic importance. The region is...
Issue Brief on “Why Iraq Matters in the New Middle East: Strategic Competition and...
Introduction
The Middle East is undergoing one of its most significant geopolitical transformations in decades. The Gaza conflict, the evolution of Iran-Arab relations, a resurgence...
Issue Brief on “India’s Rising Defense Spending Post 2025 Crisis: Strategic Logic and Implications...
Introduction
A significant increase in India’s defense spending has been observed since 2020. Previously, this continuous rise in the defense budget was attributed to military...
Issue Brief on “U.S.–India 2025 Defence Framework: Key Takeaways and Implications for South Asia”
States in the current geopolitical competition seem to be coordinating through various pacts, investing in capabilities to ensure security and stability. To make advancements...
