The world is gradually becoming multipolar. US President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine has yet to be made public, but it is already quite clear that he expects Europe to play a far bigger role in the continent’s future security and contain Russia. In fact, he doesn’t even consider Russia as an adversary andContinue reading “If America Thins Down, How Will Europe Alone secure itself Against Russia “
Category Archives: Geopolitics
Protecting Under Sea Cables – New Strategic Challenge and Imperative
A cut in the Red Sea cable on September 08, disrupted internet services across India, Pakistan, and the Middle East. The outage also affected the UAE, where networks like Etisalat and Du slowed down. It shows how much of the global internet relies on undersea cables. The problem came from two major cables: the SMW4Continue reading “Protecting Under Sea Cables – New Strategic Challenge and Imperative”
Morale in the Boots – Xi’s Continuous Purge of PLA Generals – Corruption or Insecurity?
The purge saga in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) continues. The latest names of senior military officials, as tweeted by Jennifer Zeng, a writer, reporter & China expert, who reportedly have been removed from their posts are, Wang Haijiang, Commander of the Western Theatre Command; Wang Peng, Minister of the Training and Administration Department ofContinue reading “Morale in the Boots – Xi’s Continuous Purge of PLA Generals – Corruption or Insecurity?”
Military and Security Developments in China – India Needs to Build Conventional Capability
As China seeks to achieve “national rejuvenation” by its centenary in 2049, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leaders view a modern, capable, and “world-class” military as essential to achieving its revisionist aims (changing the current status quo) and overcoming what Beijing sees as an increasingly turbulent international environment. This is the guiding principle charting China’s national, economic, and military strategy. It is thus importantContinue reading “Military and Security Developments in China – India Needs to Build Conventional Capability”
PM Modi’s Visit to Sri Lanka – Rejuvenating an Important Relationship
Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a significant two-day official visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025, his first overseas trip after securing a historic third term. The visit reinforced India’s Neighbourhood First Policy (NFP) and strategic focus on the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). During the visit, Modi and newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura KumaraContinue reading “PM Modi’s Visit to Sri Lanka – Rejuvenating an Important Relationship”
Russia India China (RIC) Grouping Challenges and Opportunities
The fresh Trump tariffs which have specifically targeted BRICS countries, and India in particular, have once again made India suspect of the USA and its so-called pro-India geostrategic stance. There has been a flurry of visits exchanged between the Indian Foreign Minister and the NSA to Moscow and China, and there have been reciprocal visits. Pakistan Army Chief Munir has been invited to the USA twice in aContinue reading “Russia India China (RIC) Grouping Challenges and Opportunities “
India China Thaw – Are Dragon-Elephant Set to Tango Again
As Prime Minister Modi gets set to go to China, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is here in India between August 18 and 19. Are the two “Asian Giants” actively working to mend their strained bilateral relations, signalling a push towards normalising ties and fostering greater stability between the two? A series of high-level bilateral engagements have been unfolding. Rebuilding bilateral relations, whichContinue reading “India China Thaw – Are Dragon-Elephant Set to Tango Again “
BRICS in the Time of Trump Tariff Madness
BRICS is today one of the world’s leading blocs that has overtaken the G7 on most indicators. As US President Donald Trump runs amok like a bull in the China shop, BRICS countries are brewing a heavy blowback against Trump. Trump has chosen the BRICS countries for a special dose of steep tariffs alongside hisContinue reading “BRICS in the Time of Trump Tariff Madness”
Op Sindoor: Indigenous Systems Gave India the Edge – More Needs to Be Done
Operation SINDOOR emerged as a calibrated military response to an evolving pattern of Pakistan’s asymmetric warfare, one that increasingly targeted unarmed civilians along with military personnel. The terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam in April 2025 served as a grim reminder of this shift. India’s response was deliberate, precise, and strategic. Without physically crossing theContinue reading “Op Sindoor: Indigenous Systems Gave India the Edge – More Needs to Be Done “
Deep Drone Strikes New Dimension of Conflict – Lessons for India
Ukraine achieved its longest-range attack into Russia on Sunday, 01 June, hitting targets on four strategic military bases nearly 4,000 kilometres away from Ukrainian territory, and hitting around 40 Russian warplanes. Thirteen of these were reportedly destroyed, and others damaged. Ukrainian President Zelensky claimed that 117 drones were used in the so-called “Spider’s Web” operationContinue reading “Deep Drone Strikes New Dimension of Conflict – Lessons for India”
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