Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “The Recent Election Outcomes: Another Decisive Moment in India’s Political History”

Introduction The recent results of legislative assembly elections in four Indian states – Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal – and the Union Territory of...

Issue Brief on “Bangladesh at the Crossroads: India’s Strategic Setback vs Pakistan’s Rising Diplomatic...

Following Sheikh Hasina’s exit from Bangladesh in August 2024, Bangladesh’s interim government began to reshape its foreign policy posture, gradually relocating from an India-centric...

Issue Brief on “India’s policy in West Asia Crisis: The Dominance of Economic and...

Introduction India’s policy during the current West Asia crisis is driven by strong economic, strategic and diplomatic stakes with the US, Israel and the Gulf...

Issue Brief on “The Dangerous Comfort of Superiority: India’s Military Modernization and Strategic Miscalculation”

India's massive military modernization over the past decade has enhanced its conventional capabilities but has also fostered a political-military culture of "strategic comfort." In this...

Issue Brief on “Space Race 2.0: Beyond Artemis”

The Artemis II mission to the Moon launched on April 1, 2026 successfully returned its four-member crew to Earth ten days later. The mission...

Issue Brief on “Effectiveness of Confidence-Building Measures in Cyberspace: An Analysis”

In the contemporary era, cyberspace has become an important domain for strategic competition among countries.  From cyber espionage to attacks on critical infrastructures, countries...

Issue Brief on “US Energy landscape 2026: Transition, Tensions and Strategic Challenges”

The energy landscape of the United States is very vast and dynamic, which is shaped by a strong economy and abundant natural resources. A...

Issue Brief on “Economic Implications of the US–Iran Conflict for Pakistan”

Introduction: The escalation in the United States (US)–Iran conflict has now entered a fragile ceasefire phase following intense military confrontation and disruption of global energy...

Issue Brief on “ASEAN–China Youth and the Digital Economy: Opportunities for Inclusive Growth”

The countries of Southeast Asia and China share a major demographic advantage: a large and energetic youth population. Nearly 319 million people in ASEAN...

Issue Brief o “EU-India Security and Defence Partnership 2026: Strategic Imperatives and Pakistan’s Security...

On 27 January 2026, India and the European Union (EU) entered a new era of cooperation by signing the “Mother of all deals”, a...

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